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Subject Topic: S max v Skoda octavia Post Reply Post New Topic
09/10/2013 at 7:38pm
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Been thinking of buying a new car after the new year.I dont tow any more so no problem there.

After a look round garages ive boiled it down to the S max 2.ltr and the Skoda octavia est 2.ltr.

Looking for the plus and minus about the two cars if anybody can help..

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09/10/2013 at 8:09pm
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I can only comment on the Octavia, I have the 2.0TDi CR Estate 4x4, my first Skoda.
Mass in service/K-weight 1,495kg.Tow Limit 1,600kg. Noseweight 75kg. 138Bhp Torque 320Nm/1,750-2,500rpm
I tow a Sprite Alpine 4 MTPLM 1,230kg.
I have found it to have lots of smooth power, pulls well with lots of power on hills and of course extra traction on muddy fields with the Haldex system. The manual gear box does have some good ratios, 1st gear very low and 6th gear good on motorways, 1,800rpm at 60mph, 2,000rpm at 70mph and also for towing (70 on French motorway). Good small'ish car for around town and for work use, the wife also likes it for easy parking in town! For normal running, 90% power goes to the front wheels and 10% to rear and can transfer up to 100% to the rear as and when needed. Towing 33-35mpg and up to 61mpg solo.
Lots of load space in the rear with a 600kg payload.
GVW 2,095kg. GTW 3,695kg. The 4x4 is heavier that the standard version and has a slightly raised suspension and under body protection.
Very please and do not anticipate any problems.
Also no problems with the DPF, even on lots of short runs.
A very good towcar in my opinion, if you can find a 4x4, get one
Have not found any minus points, yes the speedo only shows mph and for kph there is a small digital display to the side of the speedo which is annoying when in Europe, prefer to have mph and kph on speedo dial.

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09/10/2013 at 8:33pm
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can 2nd the comments about. i have the scout version on a 10 plate. i have had a lot of cars in my time and hand on my dicky heart can honestly say this is the best all round car that i have had. people keep asking me to sell it or notes on windscreen if car for sale please phone, not a chance


09/10/2013 at 9:03pm
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Does the Octavia have somewhere to store a spare wheel? The S-Max doesnt and although i want one i will not be buying an S-Max because of that.



09/10/2013 at 10:02pm
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Yes, the Octavia does.


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09/10/2013 at 10:04pm
 Location: Harrogate Yorkshire.
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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 09/10/2013
Does the Octavia have somewhere to store a spare wheel? The S-Max doesnt and although i want one i will not be buying an S-Max because of that.




Yes, as an option, standard spec is a tyre repair kit and inflator; I ordered a full size steel spare wheel which goes in the boot wheel well, tyre size 195/65 15. Standard car tyres 205/60 15 so is limited to 50mph and is OK for towing with the appropriate tyre pressure in.
Mine is a 2012 MK2, do not know about the 2013 Mk3 models

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10/10/2013 at 10:14am
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Another covert to the Octavia. We had our62 plate in June. Its the 2 litre estate. Great tow car and brill MPG both towing and solo!

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10/10/2013 at 10:29am
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I cant really speak about the skoda as i've never had one, However i have had a S Max and its the only car i've ever had for 4 years & would of been more than happy to get another one for 4 years i was gutted when it went back, Over the years i've had many Mondeos, Vectra's, Saabs and hot hatches, I can honestly say the S Max was by far the best all round car out of the lot, It's really comfy with a great driving position it's massive and just eats whatever you throw in it, It also drives like it should'nt & returns great fuel economy. it was advertised as the people carrier for those that dont do people carriers

To pitch both these cars together would be hard 1 is around the size of a focus with a boot and the other is a massive people carrier, best bet is to test drive them both.

i've never has a skoda but would 100% take delivery of a new S Max tomorrow  

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10/10/2013 at 2:23pm
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I find it very hard to choose between the two.

Both have the great space in the back i need and both get

great reviews..

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10/10/2013 at 2:42pm
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"people keep asking me to sell it or notes on the windscreen if car for sale please phone"
Aye that'll be right!!!

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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 10/10/2013
"people keep asking me to sell it or notes on the windscreen if car for sale please phone"
Aye that'll be right!!!


It's probably the neighbours wanting rid of the eyesore.


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10/10/2013 at 6:47pm
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Jeff is you do decide on a Skoda I can highly recommend a dealer .... West End Skoda in Broxburn, Dunfermline and Sighthill ... not very local for you but not too far either. They have looked after me very well indeed.

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10/10/2013 at 7:18pm
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Quote: Originally posted by OliverDay on 10/10/2013
Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 10/10/2013"people keep asking me to sell it or notes on the windscreen if car for sale please phone"
Aye that'll be right!!!


It's probably the neighbours wanting rid of the eyesore.

WHAT EVER


10/10/2013 at 7:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by IainM on 10/10/2013
Jeff is you do decide on a Skoda I can highly recommend a dealer .... West End Skoda in Broxburn, Dunfermline and Sighthill ... not very local for you but not too far either. They have looked after me very well indeed.


Thanx for that Iain will make a note,


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10/10/2013 at 11:12pm
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we have a s max 2ltr titanium 2010 and its a good tow car and also solo running round town we manage 36 mpg on long runs down A1 I have managed 50.6 mpg diesel engine we purchased a full size alloy of e bay and carry in the back strapped down it does take space but we live with it you would also need a jack and wheel brace they don't come with them just the compressor and a can of gunk but with pulling van felt a lot better with a spare find the higher seating easy to drive with but there is a bit of a blind spot on the quarter light area but each to there own just have a good test run in each not just round the block to get a feel for the car



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