Which petrol engine is good for motorway journeys?

I travel three times a week on the motorways for 150kms per day. Which of the following engines will be ideal when it comes to ride comfort on motorways?

With Skoda and SEAT cars, I see the petrol engines are 1.2 TSI with 86/95/105/115PS. After 2018 they are 90PS.

With Suzuki, I see 1.6 and 1.0 BoosterJet in SX4 Cross and Vitara.

Asked on 29 March 2022 by Hariprasad Govindharajan

Answered by Russell Campbell

I would recommend the Skoda Octavia with the 1.0-litre 110PS petrol engine – it's a punchy motor that feels much quicker than the figures would suggest. Because the engine is small and light, Skoda can fit softer suspension making the Octavia very comfortable over bumps and it's quiet on the motorway with very little engine, wind or road noise. You should get 50mpg at a steady cruise, too.

Here's our Octavia review: www.honestjohn.co.uk/owner-reviews/skoda/octavia-2.../

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