Message Forums

Hi Andy

I've towed with two Octavia vRS models with the 170bhp 2.0TDi engine.  Both were economical, stable and towed really well.  We towed two different 'vans with ours ... the first weighed 1310Kg, the second 1400KG, so both heavier than your Alpine.  Just traded in for a Skoda Yeti which we plan to tow with for the first time this weekend.

If you want more info try www.Briskoda.net where you will find loads of Skoda owners only too willing to talk about their cars ... there are a fair few caravanners amongst them.

I tow my Alpine 2 of 1160kg with Octavia 1.9 tdi with DSG: perfect tow.

I believe the max tow weight for my 1.9 DSG is 1300kg, so I would suggest that a 2.0lt model and the slightly heavier Alpine 4 would not represent any problem whatsoever.

Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 07/3/2012

---

I had a octavia 1.9tdi, 105 bhp. and tow a swift charisma 535,weighting in at 1335kgs,been over pyraneese,from spain back into france, 4 passangers in car no problems.have traded it for a scout and not towed with it yet.

---

I have a VRs Diesel. Tows our Lunar (1395kg) to the south of France like a dream. We are just below the 100% but even fully loaded and carrying 2+2 children, we rarely need to change gear. Love the car but am now thinking of an Evoque......

Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 08/8/2012

---

the octavia estate has a tow limit of 1400kgs unless a 4x4 then its 1600kgs. dont get a dsg gearbox.expensive to repair.

---