Skoda Octavia vRS vs VW Passat R-Line

vshastak · 26-01-2014 12:52am #1

So what is better value for money? I'm looking for a new 2.0 diesel DSG VW Passat R-line or Skoda Octavia vRS and can't really select the one. Both are similar on price and specs. Any ideas?

bazz26 · 26-01-2014 12:59am

The vRS is a different kettle of fish to the R-Line Passat. The vRS has 170bhp and is a poky diesel hot hatchback. The R-Line Passat is just a sporty trim level on the regular saloon Passat, nothing special really. R-Line is down on power too as most are 110bhp or the odd 140bhp. The Octavia by the way is from the class below the Passat and more a rival to the Golf.

The two cars really are not directly comparable. So it depends on what your preferences are.

Gumbo · 26-01-2014 1:06am

When you say similar spec....have you a link to the two cars in question.

One is a normal car with a lip kit, and the other is a half decent 170bhp motor.
I'd buy the vrs all day long.

The Dagda · 26-01-2014 1:08am

The new vRS has 184bhp.

vshastak · 26-01-2014 1:13am

Over last 7 years I had Chrysler Voyager until the day I crashed (rolled over) because of a number of horses on the road in dark. So now I'm in search for new wheels. It has to be a DSG box, definetely not a small car as I love having a bit of vehicle weight which gives me a feeling of safety and security. At the same time I would like to have a good torque, comfort, nice extras but not overloaded.

colm_mcm · 26-01-2014 1:15am

Maybe a skoda superb of some sort might fit the bill?

Just on the weight thing, the voyager had plenty but isn't regarded as being safe. The new octavia is lighter than the old one through clever design.
This feeling is subjective anyway, but a regular car will instantly seem more sturdy than your old one.

bazz26 · 26-01-2014 1:15am

If you are talking brand new then it should also be noted that the Passat is now going on 8 years old and will be replaced with a new model early next year whereas the Octavia model is only about 6 months old.

I'd have a look at the Seat Leon FR also, same engine as the vRS and arguably better looking.

vshastak · 26-01-2014 1:17am

Hmmm. Never thought of Seats. I'll have a look now. So far I can see I should forget about Passat and look further.

colm_mcm · 26-01-2014 1:19am

http://www.skoda.ie/brochures/Documents/prices/SUPERB-FL-PRICE-LIST.pdf

bazz26 · 26-01-2014 1:23am

vshastak wrote: »

Hmmm. Never thought of Seats. I'll have a look now. So far I can see I should forget about Passat and look further.

Just saying it's getting on a bit and not really comparable to the vRS or Leon FR. It's a large saloon, the others are medium hatchbacks.

BorneTobyWilde · 26-01-2014 1:28am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-xc70-awd/6145375

Buy a volvo, kill the horses that way

vshastak · 26-01-2014 1:33am

bazz26 wrote: »

Just saying it's getting on a bit and not really comparable to the vRS or Leon FR. It's a large saloon, the others are medium hatchbacks.

Would agree with that. More I think about it Octavia vRS should be a good choice. Passat even with R-line ext and int looks still a bit dull. vRS does look sportish. Ok, Skodas are missing on some standart extras but they are so cheap to add to the spec. Just started to think about resale value of the car after 3 years. I believe vRS will hold to its value as good as VW.

Superb looks a bit outdated or it's missing something. It doesn't look very modern or stylish imho.

colm_mcm · 26-01-2014 1:37am

But its huge.

vshastak · 26-01-2014 1:40am

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Buy a volvo, kill the horses that way

Ya, it's not the worst choice and very safe and solid. Actually I'm very lucky that I didn't hit the horse. Old car is written off and I've got a plate in my neck.

I'd rather look for something new with the warranty than the 4-years old and probably with the towbar at the back which was pullling horse boxes day and night

Noccy_Mondy · 26-01-2014 2:05am

Depends on your age really imo. A vrs would be more suited to a younger person, not a man in his mid 60's! That's who you'd expect to see driving the passat. (Stereotypical... ageist... my pointless 2 cents...i know..) Hope i'm not asking for trouble :P

vshastak · 26-01-2014 2:24am

No, you're fine

I'm 37 and I like good torque with practicality of the car in general. Even my Chrysler I had remapped and I absolutely loved it for its room and comfort and sufficient power for over 2 tonnes weight (174 bhp). But kids are grown now and I can do with smaller car so I'm in search

ryan84465 · 05-11-2017 5:42pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yeah great, you've told us enough times, did you notice that all your posts are being deleted?

Why are they being deleted I am only telling my experience with the skoda, Sorry to bore you when i didnt see the post i thought it didnt work,:pac:

Toyotafanboi · 05-11-2017 5:45pm

ryan84465 wrote: »

Why are they being deleted I am only telling my experience with the skoda, Sorry to bore you when i didnt see the post i thought it didnt work,:pac:

They are being deleted as we do not tolerate
- people signing up just to bash brands/ businesses
- people resurrecting ancient threads
- people posting on multiple threads over the same issues

One more of these threads and you will be banned!!

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