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Quote: Originally posted by Vectratot on 15/9/2015

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True kerb weight does not include load, fuel and driver only

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Quote: Originally posted by bessie500 on 15/9/2015

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just weighed the above on a weigh bridge 1.6 tdi 105 bhp comes in at 1438 kgs empty add 75 kgs for driver and load = 1513 kgs.

might help someone

Bessie   

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Hi Bessie

Good post, but when we have to find a true carrying weight of a lorry, or van we have to go to a weigh bridge and have the motor with a full tank and either 2 or 3 people in the cab. (depends on seats)

This then gives you the payload of the said motor. Thats VOSA guidelines.

So to get the exect payload of a car you would need 5 adults, full tank of fuel and weigh at that. that would then give you a payload figure for said motor.

Bit over the top but if you get pulled by VOSA with 5 people and load, plus van,  thats what they will weigh not one person and tank of fuel.

Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 16/9/2015

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Decent link.

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Quote: Originally posted by Vectratot on 15/9/2015

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Oooooooooooh how petty, if you can not come with a proper comment don`t bother. Why do YOU have to be so offensive?

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Some more information on the Superb models, may be of interest:

http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/mini-apps/owners-manuals/superb

Download a hard copy or use the on-line link, check out the technical information, Skoda use the term 'operating weight' see what that includes!! If like my Octavia manual which uses 'unloaded weight ready for work' 1,495kg which is the same on the V5C mass in service!