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Seat Altea 1.9S 2008 MPG?

  • 23-11-2009 7:17am
    #1
    E30i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭


    I'm currently looking at buying an XL version of the above. I know they aren't the prettiest car on the road but they are very spacious with a good driving position.

    I'm looking for any experience/feedback on MPG and/or reliability. I've checked Honest John/Parkers and Whatcar and there seems to be some conflict with the user reviews as to the 'real life' MPG that is achieveable.

    Quoted is around 51 mpg but some users mention 40'ish.

    Car will do around 25-30k klm a year so MPG is important in the decision making process. (apologies for mixing measurements)

    Thanks a million for any assistance


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  • #2
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    It's a standard VAG 1.9TDI (closely related to the Veyron's powerplant) so it'll do about 42-45mpg with everyday use. How much are you planning to spend? There are much better cars out there for the money - Octavia, Superb, Mondeo, Accord, Zafira (yeah I know, but it has a similar driving position, a good diesel and the latest one has a great autobox).


  • #3
    E30i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭E30i


    Thanks a million for the quick reply. Looking at spending approx 9.5 - 10k along with our own car. 1.6 Petrol Altea, 76k miles, 2004, serviced and minded with no issues. This has proven v reliable but the mpg is disappointing averaging 30-31, hence the change. We have owned the previous altea for 5 years


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