Reccommend me a car under 120g co2 (company car)

[TackleburyUk]

I thought i'd ask the PH masses for some advice.

My work offers a 'Green Scheme' for cars. Basically pretty much anything under 120g Co2.

I'm due to hand back my current car in May and need to find something new.

I elected for a BMW F30 318d SE Luxury two years ago, not the most inspiring car but its served me well.

This time around i have some criteria that need to be met....

- Ideally under £400 a month.
- minimum 140 bhp or a light weight option...
- needs to be able to bang down the M3 at 70 + 15 or so.
- 5 door
-

I'm not too worried about spec, i can add the odd thing when i order.

To give some idea the Beemer is £540 a month... A Volvo V40 D2 (R-Design) is £390-410 and a VW Golf £350-460 depending on spec...

Does anyone else have a sub 120g car they can recommend?

Tack.

[TackleburyUk]

Ironically as i continue browsing i discover this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

I was considering the 1.8d version....

[Lunja]

It's not the most exciting of cars, but an A3 might be worth considering. The Sportbacks are a decent size and the 2.0tdi has 150bhp and 114g co2/km. Mine was £220 p/month exc VAT on a 6+36 through Audi and it's a pleasant place to cover miles. Plus since the monthly lease is cheap you'll have plenty of budget left for extra kit.

I'm sure others will be along shortly with more PH-worthy alternatives though!

[Tom_C76]

The volvos are supremely comfortable, and the D2 is fine on motorways if a bit gutless on single carriageways. Overtaking needs planning...

[kambites]

Maybe an Octavia VRS? 180 horsepower and a decent sized boot and rear seats.

Edited by kambites on Saturday 18th January 18:23

[itcaptainslow]

Citroen DS5 Hybrid

[Amateurish]

Seat Leon FR Tdi 180 bhp (109 co2)
Mazda 3 Fastback 2.2 (104 co2)
120d (114 co2)

[MrsThatcher]

TackleburyUk said:

I thought i'd ask the PH masses for some advice.

My work offers a 'Green Scheme' for cars. Basically pretty much anything under 120g Co2.

I'm due to hand back my current car in May and need to find something new.

I elected for a BMW F30 318d SE Luxury two years ago, not the most inspiring car but its served me well.

This time around i have some criteria that need to be met....

- Ideally under £400 a month.
- minimum 140 bhp or a light weight option...
- needs to be able to bang down the M3 at 70 + 15 or so.
- 5 door
-

I'm not too worried about spec, i can add the odd thing when i order.

To give some idea the Beemer is £540 a month... A Volvo V40 D2 (R-Design) is £390-410 and a VW Golf £350-460 depending on spec...

Does anyone else have a sub 120g car they can recommend?

Tack.

Eh. The bmw can be had for £254 + vat.

http://www.bluechillicars.com/business-contract-hi...

You can get a golf r for not much more from them... Tempted!

[Superhoop]

Amateurish said:

Seat Leon FR Tdi 180 bhp (109 co2)
Mazda 3 Fastback 2.2 (104 co2)
120d (114 co2)

New Mazda6 can be had at 104 co2 as well

[northandy]

Octavia VRS tdi estate/saloon?

We have the bog standard non VRS version as a pool car at work, everyone seems impressed with it.

[CraigyMc]

TackleburyUk said:

I thought i'd ask the PH masses for some advice.

My work offers a 'Green Scheme' for cars. Basically pretty much anything under 120g Co2.

I'm due to hand back my current car in May and need to find something new.

I elected for a BMW F30 318d SE Luxury two years ago, not the most inspiring car but its served me well.

This time around i have some criteria that need to be met....

- Ideally under £400 a month.
- minimum 140 bhp or a light weight option...
- needs to be able to bang down the M3 at 70 + 15 or so.
- 5 door
-

I'm not too worried about spec, i can add the odd thing when i order.

To give some idea the Beemer is £540 a month... A Volvo V40 D2 (R-Design) is £390-410 and a VW Golf £350-460 depending on spec...

Does anyone else have a sub 120g car they can recommend?

Tack.

What's a 320d ED on your scheme?

[Pints]

CraigyMc said:

What's a 320d ED on your scheme?

That's where my money would be too. Only 109g of CO2/km

[Fox-]

BMW 520d Luxury. Now sub 120g/km. Better than a 3 Series. Make it the auto. Everything you need is standard, including Xenons, Pro Nav, etc. I doubt there is a better normal 120g/km car on the market than this.

[TackleburyUk]

Thanks again for the replies.

To answer the 320 ED questions:

320ED - No options. 12k per year, 2 year deal (is always 2 years) £528.13

The scheme covers everything, just stick diesel in it.

I have priced up around 60 cars now, still no closer to knowing where to go...

The Skoda VRS is £441.54
520 LCI SE £541.43

My list:

Model Transmission Monthly cost 40% MPG CO2

Volvo V40 1.6 D2 (113hp) R-Design LUX PWSFT S/S (NO NAV) (18) Auto 392.14 72 102
Volvo V40 1.6 D2 (113hp) R-Design LUX S/S WITH NAV (18) Manual 370.73 83 88
Volvo V40 2.0 D3 (150bhp) R-Design NAV S/S (22) Manual 411.1 66 114
Volvo V40 2.0 D4 (177bhp) R-Design S/S (25) Manual 401.89 66 114
Volvo V40 2.d D4 (177bhp) R-Design LUX NAV S/S (26) Manual 445.65 66 114
Volvo V40 1.6 D2 (113bhp) R-Design LUX NAV PWT S/S (18) Auto 408.03 72 102

VW Golf 5 door 2.0 TDI 184 GTD (24) Manual 431.32 67 109
VW Golf 5 door 2.0 TDI 150 GT DSG6 MK7 (19) Auto 466.57 63 119
VW Gold 3 door 1.4 TSI 122 6 speed SE MK7 (15) Manual 369.25 54 120
VW Goldf 5 door 1.6 TDI Bluemotion Mk7 (15) Manual 364.04 74 85

VW Passat Saloon 2.0 TDI 177 6 spd Executive Style (22) Manual 520.77 61 120
VW Passat Saloon 1.6 TDI 105 6 spd BlueMotion (16) Manual 421.85 66 114

VW Polo 5 door 1.4 TSI ACT 6 spd BlueGT DSG7 (23) Top Auto 336.82 61 107
VW Polo 5 door 1.4 TSI ACT 6 spd BlueGT (23) Manual 314.5 61 107
VW Polo 5 door 1.6 TDI 90 Speed SEL (13) Manual 316.4 66 112

Audi A1 5 door SportBack 2/0 TDI Black Edition (22) Manual 437.87 69 108
Audi A1 5 door SportBack 1.6 TDI S Line Style Edition (15) Manual 360.57 74 99
Audi A1 5 door SportBack 2.0 TDI S Line (22) Manual 418.04 69 108

Audi A1 3 door 2.0 TDI 143 Black Edition (21) Manual 420.74 69 108
Audi A1 3 door 1.6 TDI 105 S Line Style Edition (14) Manual 352.31 74 99
Audi A1 3 Door 1.4. TFSI 140 S Line S tronic (16) Auto 377.41 60 109
Audi a1 3 door 2.0 TDI 143 S Line (21) Manual 400.25 69 108
Audi A1 3 door 1.2 TFSI 86 S Line Style Edition (9) Manual 354.75 55 118

Skoda Octavia VRS 184 bhp 5 door. Manual 441.54 61 119

Seat Leon 5 door 2.0 TDI CR 184 FR Tech pack (26) Manual 420.45 64 109
Seat leon 5 Door 2.0 TDI 150 FR Tech pack (20) Auto 441.02 64 117
Seat leon 5 Door 2.0 TDI CR 150 FR Tech pack (20) Manual 401.83 69 106
Seat Leon 5 Door 2.0 TDI CR 184 FR (26) 405.75 67 109

Mazda 3 4 Door Fast Back 2.2D 150 Port Nav (24) Manual 412 72 104
Mazda 3 4 Door FastBack 2.0 120bhp Sports Nav (18) Manual 374.71 55 119


BMW 120d M Sport 5 door (24) Manual 469.9 63 119
BMW 120d 5 door M Sport Pro Media (24) Manual 509.73 63 119


Audi A3 3 Door Hatch 2.0 TDI 184 S Line (22) Manual 472.98 69 108
Audi A3 4 Door Saloon 2.0 TDI 150 S Line (21) Manual 452.16 69 107
Audi A3 5 door Sportback 2.0 TDI 184 S Line (22) Manual 485.49 67 110


Ford Focus 5 door Hatch 1.0 125 Titanium X Navf EcoBoost (15) Manual 406.96 57 114
Ford Focus 5 Door Hatch 1.6 TDCI 115 Tit X Nav (15) Manual 418.61 67 109

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 163 Eco Tit X Business Edition (23) Manual 434.17 63 119


Honda Civic 5 door hatch 1.6 I-DTEC EX Plus (16) Manual 419.38 76 98


Kia Ceed 5 door hatch 1.6 CRDi 126 4 Tech 6 Speed ISG (15) Manual 425.03 66 112


Lexus IS 300h 4 Door Saloon 2.5 Premier E-Cvt (34) Auto 644.99 60 109
Lexus IS 300h 4 door saloon 2.5 F-Sport E-Cvt (33) Auto 564.24 60 109
Lexus IS 300h 4 door saloon 2.5 Luxury E-Cvt (33) Auto 511.25 64 103
Lexus IS 300h 4 door saloon 2.5 SE E-Cvt (32) Auto 491.05 66 99

Lexus GS 4 door saloon 300h 2.5 Premier Sunroof E-Cvt (33) Auto 903.53 58 113

Mercedes A class 5 door. A220 2.1 CDI AMG Sport Map Pilot Auto) Auto 527.8 64 115
Mercedes A Class 5 door A180 1.5 CDI AMG Sport Map Pilot Auto Auto 461.51 71 111
Mercedes A Class 5 door A180 1.5 CDI AMG SPport Map Pilot (16) Manual 426.59 74 105
Mercedes A Class 5 door A200 1.8 CDI Sport Map Pilot (20) Manual 451.43 63 118
Mercedes A class 5 door A180 1.5 CDI AMG Sport (16) Manual 418.61 74 105
Mercedes A Class 5 door A200 1.8 CDI AMG Sport Auto (21) Auto 488.62 66 116
Mercedes A Class 5 door A180 1.5 CDI Sport (15) Manual 391.03 74 102

Mercedes C Class Coupe 14A C220 2.1 CDI Executive SE Premium Manual 583.7 69 109

Mercedes C Class Saloon 14A C220 2.1 CDI Executive SP Premium Manual 547.63 69 109

Mercedes CLA Saloon 1.8 CDI Sport (25) 558.07 64 117
Mercedes CLA Saloon C200 1.8 CDI AMG Sport (26)

Nissan Juke 5 door 1.5 dCI Tekna (19) Manual 333.08 71 104
Nissan Juke 5 door 1.5 dCi Visia (17) Manual 284.97 71 104

Nissan Qashqai 5 door 1.6 cDi Tekna Avm CVT (17) Auto 477.99 61 119
Nissan Qashqai 5 door 1.6 dCi Acenta Premium CVT (17) Auto 441.13 61 119

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D Excel Panormaic Roof + Nav + Leather (12) Manual 396.95 72 103
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D Excel (12) Manual 375.01 72 103
Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-i Hsd Excel Roof, NAV, Leather E-Cvt (15) Auto 385.31 72 91
Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-i Hsd Excel E-Cvt (15) Auto 370.66 72 91
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D sport Nav + Comfort (12) Manual 374.59 72 103
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D sport (12) Manual 361.88 72 103
Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-i Icon nav E-cvt (15) Auto 352.59 74 84
Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-i Icon E-Cvt (15) Auto 348.63 74 84

Toyota Avensis 4 door saloon 2.0 D-4D Excel (22) Manual 499.36 63 119

Thats all i've done so far!!!! Next up Vauxhall....

The above is based on my average of 12k a year and the deal is two years.

Glad i spent ages formatting it only for the forum to screw it all up!!!

[Raoul Duke]

Have you looked at the V60 / S60 D5?
Only 114gr and 215bhp - sadly Volvo are discontinuing their 5 cylinder engines shortly, which is a damn shame as they are much more characterful than a 4 cylinder.

[Welshbeef]

Is this car only for work and you have something else or sole car if so a few extra £ PCM seems sensible.


To be frank you could get the most basic - but comfortable car and that being the cheapest. Bank the savings extra holiday of whatever as this car will strictly be a tool to cover miles
A Passat 1.6 tdi blue motion with winter pack estate is a nice car really comfy seats and you'll be into the 70's mpg.

[CraigyMc]

TackleburyUk said:

Thanks again for the replies.

To answer the 320 ED questions:

320ED - No options. 12k per year, 2 year deal (is always 2 years) £528.13

The scheme covers everything, just stick diesel in it.

Our scheme is the same, everything but fuel included. We're lucky enough to get our company car sample lists in spreadsheet format, which makes it easier to search and filter.

I'll hahe a poke through ours looking for anything equal to or less than £400 (in our scheme - which I think is a little cheaper than yours) and equal to or less than 120gCO2/km, for the faster cars in that set.

[CraigyMc]

Ok, so I've had a look at options that would fit your criteria from our list (under £400, <120gCO2 etc) on the scheme at my company, and you've already priced up the top 3, all of which are miles more expensive on your scheme - in your quotes, they are all over £400 and on mine they are under it.

If it was me and I really wanted to stick near £400 for a car that's mostly going to be on Motorways, I'd probably suck up the extra £34.17 per month and get one of these:
FORD MONDEO 5DR 12CMY MONDEO 5DR HATCH 2.0 TDCI 163 ECO TITANIUM X BUSINESS EDITION DIESEL MANUAL £24,585

What I'd actually do personally is hang the budget and spec up an F30 320d ED but that's a lot more dosh.

[TackleburyUk]

Interesting yours is cheaper!

The reasoning behind this is to justify my Ducati's existence!!!

I'm desperate to buy a new house and pay for a wedding in the next couple of years.

I also have a wedding to attend in the Cayman Islands in Jan 2015!

I do like the Zenith lease, I've had two services and 4 tyre's under the current deal all free of course.

My commute to work is only 7 miles but i like a decent sized motor for the 100 mile round trip to see my parents.

I'm pondering either the Seat FR or maybe an A1 5 door... Problem with the Audi is a hate them, BMW through and through......

[BrettMRC]

I've just got an A5 sportback on the company scheme... 2.0tdi 177bhp. Not the fastest, but it's well equipped, quick enough for the commute and ad hoc runs up and down the country - plus it's quite inside.

First Audi I've had - normally a Lexus man, but the CT200h just didn't cut it in the low emmisions category compared to the German stuff.