Which petrol car has a balance of comfort, performance and economy?

I was about to order a Volvo C30 in D3 or D4 form when I read your reply to a letter in yesterday's Telegraph. You do not recommend a diesel when a lot of the use is for short runs. I do not rate either of the petrol engines in the C30, so I have been considering the Volkswagen Scirocco or Eos as an alternative with the 1.4-litre petrol engine. Which do you think is best and should I be considering anything else with a reasonable balance of comfort, performance and economy?

Asked on 19 July 2010 by robertd

Answered by Honest John

Citroen DS3 1.6THP 150 Sport.

Tags: performance short journeys fuel economy petrol or diesel? comfort

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