{"id":13656,"date":"2015-12-09T00:32:31","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T23:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=13656"},"modified":"2015-12-09T17:47:28","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T16:47:28","slug":"why-petrol-hatchbacks-are-making-a-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/why-petrol-hatchbacks-are-making-a-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Why petrol hatchbacks are making a comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-13674\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main.jpg\" alt=\"Petrol_pump_main\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main.jpg 850w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main-321x214.jpg 321w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Petrol_pump_main-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>There are compelling reasons these days to consider a petrol hatchback writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>Despite our love affair with saloons, hatchbacks still make up to 42% of Irish Car sales and the most widely bought car this year is the Volkswagen Golf. \u00a0Petrol sales may only account for 27% of all new cars bought but as diesels continue to grab the headlines for all the wrong reasons there are many compelling reasons to buy petrol instead.<\/p>\n<p>Petrol cars are generally cheaper than their diesel counterparts and while they are not as economical if you do mostly short journeys and have an annual mileage of under 20,000 kms they are worth considering as the amount saved at the pump over the lifetime of your car ownership may not outweigh the initial premium and the additional maintenance costs of a diesel car.<\/p>\n<p>This year petrol cars are making a comeback,\u00a0 the market for them is actually growing much faster than diesel. This is down to better a choice and more efficient engines. To give a snap shot of what is available we look at three new entrants to the hatchback market.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13675\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13675\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13675\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1.jpg\" alt=\"Kia cee'd\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1.jpg 425w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1-321x214.jpg 321w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kia_ceed_main1-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kia cee&#8217;d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Kia c\u2019eed 1.0 petrol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second generation cee&#8217;d has been refreshed and while you have to look twice to spot the exterior changes, it has a more imposing road presence &#8211; but is still all very familiar with Kia&#8217;s signature &#8216;tiger-nose&#8217; grille, along with wrap-around headlamps and integrated fog lamps. Also new for 2015, upgraded models now come with a new GT Line that is available on two of the three cee&#8217;d body types &#8211; five-door cee&#8217;d and three-door pro_cee&#8217;d &#8211; and promises the sporty looks and dynamics of the GT models with the versatility of the conventional cee&#8217;d model family.<\/p>\n<p>A new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is also available and stylish new 16- and 17-inch alloy wheel designs are offered across the range. It&#8217;s under the bonnet however, where the real changes have been made. Our test car was powered by a new three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 120bhp and 172Nm torque. According to Kia, it will return 4.9l\/100km (60mpg) and C0<sub>2<\/sub> emissions are just 109g\/km.<\/p>\n<p>On the road, the cee&#8217;d is much improved and the suspension soaks up bumps and potholes nicely. It handles and corners really well and, while it&#8217;s still not quite as sharp as perhaps Ford&#8217;s Focus, the level of refinement and smoothness is as good as any rival. The engine is much punchier than the official figures suggest and has none of the droning whine we have come to expect from these turbo-charged, tiny petrol engines. Prices for the 1-litre petrol turbo start at \u20ac20,650, and our GT press car came in at \u20ac22,550.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13676\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13676\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13676\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main.jpg\" alt=\"Citro\u00ebn C4 \" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main.jpg 425w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main-321x214.jpg 321w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citroen_c4_main-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Citro\u00ebn C4<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Citroen C4 1.2 Puretech 130 S+S Flair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Updated earlier this year, exterior changes may be minimal, but inside the C4 has a modern interior and under the bonnet there is a range of new and very efficient engines. The PureTech 110 petrol engine is new and with 130bhp and 240Nms of torque it offers plenty of performance.\u00a0 The \u00a0running costs are similar to those of a diesel\u00a0 and has a claimed 4.8l\/100km ( 60mpg)\u00a0 with just 110g\/km of CO2 .<\/p>\n<p>On the road it is good to drive and while it\u2019s not a car for setting scorching Nurburgring lap records it is ideal for commuting and the school run.<\/p>\n<p>Engine noise is noticeable when the car is idling but once up to a reasonable speed it is refined but the gears need to worked to get the best out of it. \u00a0Despite the revamp the C4 is showing its age but the addition of the new 1.2 petrol makes it more appealing than before and it still competes on traditional Citro\u00ebn strengths such as comfort, innovation and value. Our press car was the Flair spec with a price of \u20ac23,445 but the entry level C4 starts at \u20ac19,995.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13677\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toyota_auris_main.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13677\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13677\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toyota_auris_main.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Auris\" width=\"425\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toyota_auris_main.jpg 425w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/toyota_auris_main-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Toyota Auris<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Toyota Auris 1.2 turbo petrol engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Refreshed for 2015 the new exterior is smarter with updated headlamps, grille and new LED lights.\u00a0 Inside the interior is of much better quality and a new\u00a0 (7ins) integrated touch screen is a welcome addition.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Auris now comes with a choice of five engines and while over half of buyers are likely to opt for diesel, the 1.2 petrol turbo is new to the range and is certainly worth considering. It\u2019s a four-cylinder unit that produces 116 bhp and 185 Nms of torque. On the road it is punchy yet refined and promises diesel like emissions and fuel consumption. On a mix of motorway and city driving Toyota reckon you will get 5.4 litres per 100 (52.3 mpg) and emissions are 125g\/km.\u00a0 Handling has improved significantly compared to the previous model and the \u00a0steering gives better feedback. It\u2019s still not a car you would buy for the driving dynamics but it is smooth, refined and easy to drive. Prices start at \u20ac20,750 for the 1.3-litre petrol and at \u20ac22,250 for the diesel. Our test car was priced at \u20ac24,500.<\/p>\n<table width=\"573\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"128\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Make<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Toyota<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">Citro\u00ebn<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">KIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Auris<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">C4<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">cee&#8217;d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Derivative<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">Excel 1.2T TSS<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">PureTech 130 S&amp;S 6 Speed Manual Flair<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">\u00a01.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Starting Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">\u20ac20,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">\u20ac19,995<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">\u20ac20,650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Engine Size CC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">1197<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">1199<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">998<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Cylinders<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Transmission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">manual<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">manual<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Number Of Speeds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Combined l\/100KM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">5.4<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">4.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Combined mpg <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">52.3<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">57.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>CO2 g\/km<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">125<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">117<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">115<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Max Speed km\/h<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">200<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">200<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Length mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">4330<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">4329<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">4310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Width mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">1760<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">1789<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">1780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Height mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">1475<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">1489<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">1470<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Wheelbase mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">2600<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">2608<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">2650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Cargo capacity litres &#8211; rear seat up<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\">360<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">408<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Cargo capacity litres &#8211; rear seat down<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"169\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"112\">1183<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">1300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9th December, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are compelling reasons these days to consider a petrol hatchback writes Geraldine Herbert \u00a0Despite our love affair with saloons, hatchbacks still make up to 42% of Irish Car sales and the most widely bought car this year is the Volkswagen Golf. \u00a0Petrol sales may only account for 27% of all new cars bought but [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13678,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,6,117],"tags":[25,970,1436,54,673,382,29,75],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.13 - 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