Family petrol hatchback

FrasierCrane

Looking to change our 2011 2.0 diesel Mondeo hatchback.

Thinking of getting a petrol instead of diesel as we live in a city and do mostly short commutes.

Main requirement is a big boot and comfortable for longer family day trips.

The only option I can find that ticks all the boxes is the Skoda Octavia petrol. Seems to come in 1.0 or 1.2.

We really like the Mondeo in terms of the size and storage but feel a petrol car is a better option.

Not really into cars so any advise/opinions welcome.

colm_mcm

Octavia wouldn’t be a bad shout, it’ll be a similar idea to your current car in terms of boot etc, obviously it’s a smaller car, but not a whole lot smaller.

Golf or Leon estate might suit too.

bazz26

Skoda Superb and VW Passat are available in 1.4 litre petrol.

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2602628&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D683%26f%3D1%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2316068&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D93%26o%5B%5D%3D817%26f%3D1%26b%3D1%26yn%3D2016%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

Hurrache

You can also get that 1.4 engine in 150bhp form, but they're few and far between.

Belfast

bazz26 wrote: »

Skoda Superb and VW Passat are available in 1.4 litre petrol.

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2602628&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D683%26f%3D1%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2316068&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D93%26o%5B%5D%3D817%26f%3D1%26b%3D1%26yn%3D2016%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

They are both closer in size to the Mondeo. The Superb is a hatch back(liftback) but looks like a saloon. VW passat is nice too but is saloon so smaller boot opening.
Superb is cheaper, but easier to get big stuff in to. Petrol tank is a little on the samll size in the superb.
superb boot opening.

VW passat there are more petrol onse on the market in Ireland that thhe Petrol superb so more choice.
Might need to look at UK market if you want the Skoda superb petrol as more choice there on second had markert in UK.

bazz26

A 2017 Superb would be the newer model which the boot is a conventional hatch opening.

Belfast

bazz26 wrote: »

A 2017 Superb would be the newer model which the boot is a conventional hatch opening.

Indeed. the pre 2017 open as a saloon or hatch. Post 2017 only opens as a hatch.
This is the 2017

The boot light can be removed and work as a battery operated flash light.

FrasierCrane

Thanks for all the suggestions.

It has to be a hatchback I think as I have to be able to get a kids bike into the boot.

The superb seems to be over my budget so it seems the Octavia is the best option.

Will moving from a 2.0 diesel to a 1.2 petrol feel a major step back for me in terms of driving pleasure and power?

Belfast

SUPERB SKODA 1.4 S HATCHBACK
2014, 5 doors, MANUAL Transmission, PETROL, 57,263 mi (92,155 km)
Total: €9,295
https://ukcarimports.ie/vehicle/4179de7c-f791-44df-9399-714e2654249d/


SUPERB SKODA 1.4 S HATCHBACK
2013, 5 doors, MANUAL Transmission, PETROL, 41,800 mi (67,270 km)
Total: €9,695
https://ukcarimports.ie/vehicle/f025e6c0-cd65-4dc0-a77d-33f633173717/

Belfast

Belfast wrote: »

SUPERB SKODA 1.4 S HATCHBACK
2014, 5 doors, MANUAL Transmission, PETROL, 57,263 mi (92,155 km)
Total: €9,295
https://ukcarimports.ie/vehicle/4179de7c-f791-44df-9399-714e2654249d/


SUPERB SKODA 1.4 S HATCHBACK
2013, 5 doors, MANUAL Transmission, PETROL, 41,800 mi (67,270 km)
Total: €9,695
https://ukcarimports.ie/vehicle/f025e6c0-cd65-4dc0-a77d-33f633173717/

You could get better prices buying directly in the UK your self if can you can go there.


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SKODA Superb

2014 (64 reg)

1.4 TSI S 5dr Petrol Hatchback
Price £6,699
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202002217584106?postcode=bt370bq&price-to=9500&make=SKODA&model=SUPERB&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&sort=relevance&body-type=Hatchback&price-from=6500&advertising-location=at_cars&minimum-badge-engine-size=1.4&maximum-badge-engine-size=1.4&radius=1500&transmission=Manual&fuel-type=Petrol&page=1

Lantus

Petrol can feel quite nippy and there shouldn't be much difference especially as your just city commuting.

Octavia boot is bigger than mondeo so your actually getting more space storage wise.

Belfast

Lantus wrote: »

Petrol can feel quite nippy and there shouldn't be much difference especially as your just city commuting.

Octavia boot is bigger than mondeo so your actually getting more space storage wise.

Boot size
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down - Litres) 1700
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up - Litres) 595
Skoda, Superb
2014 (64) 1.4 TSI S 5dr Petrol Hatchback £6,699
https://www.motors.co.uk/car-56270404/?i=0&m=srf

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down - Litres) 1455
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up - Litres) 585

Skoda, Octavia
2013 (63) 1.2 TSI SE Plus 5dr Manual
£7,350
https://www.motors.co.uk/car-57159642/?i=0&m=srf

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down - Litres) 1448
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up - Litres) 528

Ford, Mondeo
2010 (10) ZETEC 145 5-Door
£3,290
https://www.motors.co.uk/car-57239460/?i=2&m=sr