james_tiger_woo
11-02-2013, 05:15 PM
I'm in the market for a new tax friendly and fuel efficient company car from my trusty MK6 2.0 tdi GT golf and the new A3 sportback ticks a multitude of boxes. I've considered and tested a V40 (boot too small), Mk7 Golf (borrrrrrrrrrrrring) and I'm testing a Civic on Friday.
I'm looking at the 1.6 diesels and the VAG unit is the least powerful, the Volvo 115bhp and the Civic 120 - the civic has the most torque, but the VAG motors are all quicker.
I've specd the car I want already https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12945292/A3%20-%20James%27.pdf And am chomping at the bit to order before month end to ensure I get Nav for free. The only downside is the 2.0 diesel which I may ultimately get as more is better :)
One thing that it may come down to is interior space - the Civic seems to have the biggest boot (I've been to a dealer and looked) - As I have 2 small kids. Does anyone know how the boot compares to a MK6 golf?
Any other views are welcome :)
Volvo test - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=156&t=1234868&nmt=The+New+V40&mid=103650
Golf test - MK7 1.6tdi BMT SE mini review (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?142368-MK7-1-6tdi-BMT-SE-mini-review)
Honda test - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=178&t=1245238&nmt=Honda+Civic+1.6+Diesel&mid=103650
JTW
I'm looking at the 1.6 diesels and the VAG unit is the least powerful, the Volvo 115bhp and the Civic 120 - the civic has the most torque, but the VAG motors are all quicker.
I've specd the car I want already https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12945292/A3%20-%20James%27.pdf And am chomping at the bit to order before month end to ensure I get Nav for free. The only downside is the 2.0 diesel which I may ultimately get as more is better :)
One thing that it may come down to is interior space - the Civic seems to have the biggest boot (I've been to a dealer and looked) - As I have 2 small kids. Does anyone know how the boot compares to a MK6 golf?
Any other views are welcome :)
Volvo test - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=156&t=1234868&nmt=The+New+V40&mid=103650
Golf test - MK7 1.6tdi BMT SE mini review (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?142368-MK7-1-6tdi-BMT-SE-mini-review)
Honda test - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=178&t=1245238&nmt=Honda+Civic+1.6+Diesel&mid=103650
JTW