Which company car should I choose?

I am now in the position where I get a company car and have a choice of Skoda Octavia 1.6D DSG, Golf bluemotion 1.6 diesel DSG or Audi A1 1.4TFSI DSG. These are what I have narrowed it down to as I want an auto.

Which would you recommend for 12-20k per year? I was impressed with the A1 but am worried it would not be a great motorway cruiser as I will be going from London to Bolton twice a month so need something that is a comfortable cruiser?

The Golf seems a bit boring but I find the Octavia seat quite 'small' being 6"2, but with excellent ride quality.

Asked on 25 May 2011 by udm

Answered by Honest John
The A1 obviously won't be as economical as the two diesels but carries a lot more status and is more fun to drive.
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