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Volkswagon Transporter vs Estate or hatchback for economy

  • 09-09-2012 12:58pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 783 ✭✭✭


    Is a commercial VW T5 as economical as an estate or hatchback? or anywhere close.
    At least twice per week they will transport a kayak and surfboards, on 200K runs, the rest of the week it will be around town without load.

    I'm looking to change to a diesel, MPG and space are the top priority.

    I carry watersport gear quite a lot and outside of urban I might do a couple of 200K trips per week.

    The added benefit of the commercial is the ability to leave kayak and boards inside. The car would require roofracks, which also brings down fuel economy.

    Any advice appreciated.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭Tony D


    It will depend hugely on the engines in any of the cars, but basing it solely on weight, the hatchback will be the easiest on fuel. There are many other factors to consider


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Hoofing a transporter through city traffic will never be as economical as a car/estate. Also, a commercial van without windows can be awkward when it comes to seing out at junctions, parking, etc.

    Maybe consider a trailer ?
    (turn off the sound :D)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 783 ✭✭✭learnerplates


    Indeed the van may not work out so well around town.

    I'd be interested to know the ratio of average mpg of a SWB Transporter 2008 versus something like a Ford Mondeo estate 2008?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭Eph1958


    Indeed the van may not work out so well around town.

    I'd be interested to know the ratio of average mpg of a SWB Transporter 2008 versus something like a Ford Mondeo estate 2008?

    Hi, LWB Transporter returns around 7l/100k on longish journey with a gentle foot but gets very thirsty around town, around 9l/100km or even more. Maybe somebody else will have the info on the Ford. Good luck.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    Bear in mind, that in an ordinary car, fuel consumption will go increase a lot on a motorway or main roads when there are surfboards or kayaks on the roof compared to what they're normally like.

    I'd still go with a car though, way more comfort and with a decent engine, a lot more power.


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