After 9 years without a Leon (MK1 Cupra written off in 2012), I'm now contemplating getting a MK4 lease. Currently weighing up my options between a 1.5 eTSI DSG 150 FR and a 1.4 e-HYBRID DSG FR. Lease costs are broadly similar.
My work commute is around 15 miles. Therefore, let's say 30 miles per day.
According to reviews etc, the e-HYBRID has 30-40 mile electric range on a full charge, and a full charge is around 6hrs at a cost of approx. £3-£4. Therefore, for ease of thinking, 10p a mile.
Assuming the eTSI runs at 50mpg and fuel is £1.20/ltr (£5.46/gallon) this is 11p a mile.
On this basis, there's no real cost saving of running the e-HYBRID over the eTSI? Or am I missing something vital?
Also, what are the real life implications of choosing a 6-speed DSG in the e-HYBRID over a 7-speed DSG in the eTSI? My ignorant brain simply thinks that 7 gears are better than 6 gears, but if there's no real difference day-to-day, then maybe I'm overthinking things!
My work commute is around 15 miles. Therefore, let's say 30 miles per day.
According to reviews etc, the e-HYBRID has 30-40 mile electric range on a full charge, and a full charge is around 6hrs at a cost of approx. £3-£4. Therefore, for ease of thinking, 10p a mile.
Assuming the eTSI runs at 50mpg and fuel is £1.20/ltr (£5.46/gallon) this is 11p a mile.
On this basis, there's no real cost saving of running the e-HYBRID over the eTSI? Or am I missing something vital?
Also, what are the real life implications of choosing a 6-speed DSG in the e-HYBRID over a 7-speed DSG in the eTSI? My ignorant brain simply thinks that 7 gears are better than 6 gears, but if there's no real difference day-to-day, then maybe I'm overthinking things!