Anybody got an MQB Estate?
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So a few days ago I asked for advice on Estate vs SUV and PH overwhelming voted estate because we're cool like that.
Looking at something not too big (E class terrified the missus when we looked) and stumbled on the Leon sport tourer thing. Looks the part, not too big, seems to share all the bits of the golf and octavia estates but a bit "younger" to look at.
Wondered if anybody had any version of this platform as an estate and how the found the ride and space in general? I'm looking at the 1.4 150bhp ACT engine, sounds quite advanced in its technology and decent shove for a family car.
Any advice appreciated chaps and chapesses :-)
Looking at something not too big (E class terrified the missus when we looked) and stumbled on the Leon sport tourer thing. Looks the part, not too big, seems to share all the bits of the golf and octavia estates but a bit "younger" to look at.
Wondered if anybody had any version of this platform as an estate and how the found the ride and space in general? I'm looking at the 1.4 150bhp ACT engine, sounds quite advanced in its technology and decent shove for a family car.
Any advice appreciated chaps and chapesses :-)
My S3 counts, sorta, I guess. MQB cars, to me at least, all feel different to drive. It's quite a versatile platform from what I understand.
I find the ride to be pretty good, but the state of the roads around Manchester isn't great. I assume you'd have something with softer suspension, I have the 3 door, and there isn't a huge amount of space in the back, but I'm 6'4", I believe the 5 door variants are longer too.
That said I do really like the car though, go and test drive a couple, they'll likely feel different.
I find the ride to be pretty good, but the state of the roads around Manchester isn't great. I assume you'd have something with softer suspension, I have the 3 door, and there isn't a huge amount of space in the back, but I'm 6'4", I believe the 5 door variants are longer too.
That said I do really like the car though, go and test drive a couple, they'll likely feel different.
In fairness, MQB is really an architecture, not a "platform" in the conventional sense that all the cars are basically the same. What it means is that the engine and gearbox positions and mounts are the same, as is most of the front axle, so that they only have to develop each powertrain once and can then transfer it into other MQB products much more easily. They do share a lot of components and design philosophies, but remain pretty different cars.
Before long all transverse-engined VW products will be based on MQB (the Q, Quer, meaning transverse), while the longitudinal ones will align to the MLB (guess) platform already used on most bigger Audis.
Before long all transverse-engined VW products will be based on MQB (the Q, Quer, meaning transverse), while the longitudinal ones will align to the MLB (guess) platform already used on most bigger Audis.
I have a 2014 Octavia estate, its roomy (its bigger than the golf / leon ST), well specced with DAB / USB / Bluetooth as standard but the touchscreen is low resolution and its not the most responsive, believe its an identical system in all VAG group cars in the segment unless you upgrade to one with navigation which may be a little faster.
Colleague had a 2014 Leon and now has an octavia, he prefers his octavia as a place to sit.
The ride isn't brilliant but its not uncomfortable, its just a little crashy over uneven surfaces and potholes even on 16" wheels. I'd expect the Leon to be a little firmer still. Steering is dull but dependable, doesn't urge you into throwing the car around.
Cant comment on the 1.4 turbo petrol as this is a 1.6 diesel, its slow, not hugely economical (54mpg) but does the job.
Colleague had a 2014 Leon and now has an octavia, he prefers his octavia as a place to sit.
The ride isn't brilliant but its not uncomfortable, its just a little crashy over uneven surfaces and potholes even on 16" wheels. I'd expect the Leon to be a little firmer still. Steering is dull but dependable, doesn't urge you into throwing the car around.
Cant comment on the 1.4 turbo petrol as this is a 1.6 diesel, its slow, not hugely economical (54mpg) but does the job.
McSam said:
In fairness, MQB is really an architecture, not a "platform" in the conventional sense that all the cars are basically the same. What it means is that the engine and gearbox positions and mounts are the same, as is most of the front axle, so that they only have to develop each powertrain once and can then transfer it into other MQB products much more easily. They do share a lot of components and design philosophies, but remain pretty different cars.
Before long all transverse-engined VW products will be based on MQB (the Q, Quer, meaning transverse), while the longitudinal ones will align to the MLB (guess) platform already used on most bigger Audis.
Cheers, interesting, didnt know that is what it stood for.Before long all transverse-engined VW products will be based on MQB (the Q, Quer, meaning transverse), while the longitudinal ones will align to the MLB (guess) platform already used on most bigger Audis.
EricE said:
Wow, I had no idea.
I'm counting the days until we see compact Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini branded city cars.
If the EU keep meddling with car manufactures and setting poorly thought out targets then a Porsche, Bentley or Lamborghini city car may become a necessity in order to continue selling their high end products! Look at Aston's rebadged Toyota as an example!I'm counting the days until we see compact Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini branded city cars.
As for the VAG platform the larger upfront development cost is compensated for by much lower ongoing costs, greater flexibility from one design that ultimately allows them to have one platform which can be tailored to fit the requirements of dozens of applications.
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