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Quote: Originally posted by Hairywol on 18/6/2018

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Do you use an auto transmission? My own strong view is that a torque converter gives much better towing flexibility than a DSG or clutch-based transmission.

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Quote: Originally posted by SamandRose on 18/6/2018

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We're on our third VW Passat (2015 2.0 TDI 150bhp) which is mechanically identical to the Skoda Superb and which is also a 3-times winner of the Practical Caravan tow car award (beaten by the Superb after its launch). The reason they gave the award to the Skoda and not the VW was because it gives a just about identical towing performance (unsurprisingly), but is about a grand cheaper to buy new in a similar spec.

That's fine, but what they don't seem to have noticed is that it's cheaper because it isn't as nice. Some of the plastics are that bit nastier, the seats are that bit less comfortable and it isn't as well soundproofed (which is why it's lighter). You pays your money ...

I haven't towed with a Mondeo but would expect that to give very similar performance, so it's all down to your own preference.

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Quote: Originally posted by richardandjo2010 on 20/6/2018

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That will be because no one feels its of any importance
and its still a Skoda

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