cps said:

I don't know much about engines, torque, bhp etc. so I need some advice / suggestions about the best engine type for me.

My daily commute is about 40miles, (20 on clear flowing motorway). I do quite a lot of urban driving, but also long runs on motorway as well as driving with a car full in the lakes and other hilly areas, with a trailer.

Will the 1.3 deisel cope with the hills?

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MJG said:

It depends what you mean by cope really, it should be fine but I would expect a need to change down on certain inclines to fifth or even fourth, especially if you are fully laden.

On steep inclines you should definitely expect to.

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Ez2517 said:

I had the small diesel in a rental 500L on Sardegna last summer and I was surprised how well it drove. Actually this was the reason for me to buy a 500L. Anyway, we drove curvy mountain roads and highways and it did great on both. The 1.6 that I now have is quicker but more nose heavy. I think if you are no sporty driver you will be happy with the 1.3.

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