Taking a test drive is your safest bet, but 1.2 VTi is really not what you're looking for if you need to tow a trailer or if you do drive often on the motorways. The engine is simply lifeless in those situation when you really need the power... I'd think that 1.4 e-HDi or preferably the 1.6 e-HDi engine would suit your needs much better. As for the fuel economy, I've owned both the 1.2 VTi and 1.6 e-HDi Peugeot 208's, the diesel engine gives you a lot better performance for quite substantial gain in MPG also. Okay, I have to admit that I use a lot of motorways and I'm not necessarily the slowest driver out there, but with a similar driving rhythm when my 208 1.2 VTi gave me 47 MPG, my 1.6 e-Hdi keeps on giving me 65-67 MPG... And the torque is quite impressive!I myself am 6'1" and I find the visibility from the 5-door 208 to be quite sufficient, and you don't have to worry about denting those long doors that you automatically get if you choose the 2-door version... That's actually one of the main reasons why I bought a 5-door 208 instead of that really cool looking 2-door.