The Vauxhall Mokka, which is sold by Opel in most European countries, is a smart, small SUV that’s more comfortable on road than off it, but is it a case of style over substance or is there more to the car than an SUV look and hatchback car performance as most reviewers would have us believe?Vauxhall’s cross-sub-compact-SUV is a great family car as it offers plenty of space for passengers and lots of luggage room but with a naturally aspirated petrol engine the car feels pretty sluggish as there’s only 113bph and 155Nm of torque, so perhaps the diesel option should be explored.
The 4-cylinder 1.
7CDTi 16v is the only diesel option.
It offers 128bhp and 300Nm of torque.
Combined fuel consumption is 70.
6mpg rather than 52.
3mpg and CO2 is 120g/km whilst the petrol pumps out 153g/km.
If neither the petrol or diesel options will do the Mokka is also available with a 1.
4 litre turbo charged petrol engine that works as a good compromise between the two normally aspirated motors.
It’s got 138bhp and produces 200Nm of torque.
At 51.
4mpg, the fuel consumption’s not as good as either engine but at 149g/km the CO2 emissions are on par with the other petrol motor.
Opel Mokka 1.
4 TurboWith generous equipment levels the Vauxhall Mokka is a good buy for most families.
To get the equipment offered here you would need to add a few thousand to the price of a MINI Countryman or Nissan Juke.