Left-field replacement for 520D Touring (Skoda...)

[Spudmaster]

520D M-Sport going back in next few weeks.

Doing 20-25k p.a., my policy is always to buy a decent spec car at 1 year old having suffered heavy depreciation; before running for 3 years.
Must be a decent size, have a good stereo, comfortable over a long run and offer reasonable running costs.

Circumstances have changed slightly, and I now want 4wd as I will be driving c. 300 miles / week on Welsh A/B roads year-round. Whilst I have loved my 5, the new ones are still too dear price-wise with AWD and a decent spec; plus I fancy something different.

I am about to hit the button on a 9 month Volvo V90 Cross-Country D5 which is fantastically specced.

However- at last minute, I am suddenly drawn to a Skoda Superb 2.0 TFSI with 276bhp. 0-60 in 5.5secs and lots of toys. Also works out a fair bit cheaper than the Volvo.

Key question is- what sort of economy will I realistically get from a 4wd 286bhp 2 litre petrol engine across 20k miles? I am also fairly enthusiastic with the old right foot.
Will the smile factor and lower cost outweigh the additional £/mile?

Any experience of this engine in a bigger car?
All input appreciated!
Thanks
Spud

[MC Bodge]

At a guess, fuel consumption will he high...

If I owned an oil well, it would be on my shortlist.

[VAGLover]

Audi S3, slightly more powerful version engine at 296 bhp
Lighter car however
After 55k of good driving, 27.6 mpg
Say you get 30mpg as some trips were a bit short....and I like my right foot

[Spudmaster]

OK- so based on above- I reckon I would average c. 27mpg

Skoda:- 22500 miles @ 27mpg = 833 gallons p.a. = c. 3750 litres @ £1.15 = £4300 p.a.

vs

Volvo:- 22500 miles @ 40mpg = 562 gallons p.a. = c. 2529 litres @ £1.17 = £2958 p.a.

Skud = £1342 more p.a.; £4k over the 3 years in fuel.
I reckon it might get through tyres a tad quicker as well...

Even my man maths struggling to make this one stack up!

Guess I'd better conform to type and get myself a brown cardigan then...

[silver1011]

That is considering fuel only?

I thought the reasoning behind considering the Skoda would be that the lower purchase price would offset the increased running costs?

Check out this thread over on Briskoda for real-life fuel economy...

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/363781-the-2...

[silver1011]

Oh, and the only colour you should consider is Dragon Green!

[greenslime30]

I’ve put 34000 on mine in 10 months. A 150 mile trip to Birmingham saw 30.4 mpg on Friday. Average over the life of the car so far is 27.6.

Not had any issues with it. It’s done a set of tyres and brakes. Anything with umbrellas in the door has to be a winner!

Sport mode is addictive and you will never get tired of leaving people behind at lights....buts it’s just a big skoda estate....oh how I chuckle!!