RE: Skoda Superb Estate 280 Sportline: PH Fleet
Discussion
briang9 said:
but it's not though really, it's an Audi with a Skoda badge 
Its really not , thats just something some Skoda owners tell themselves to make them feel better.Whether Audi are worth the extra is entirely a different argument but there is a significant difference in quality between the two brands
Surprised the fuel consumption is so different from the TSI Octavia , I'm averaging 34-36 out of mine and I am not lightfooted
liner33 said:
Whether Audi are worth the extra is entirely a different argument but there is a significant difference in quality between the two brands
That rather depends on how you define "quality". In terms of quality of mechanical and electronic engineering, they'll be as near identical as makes no difference (although Audis tend to get the latest features first). In terms of the perceived quality of touch points, an Audi A6 will certainly be better than a Superb but an A4 probably wont without paying for expensive upgrades. Edited by kambites on Wednesday 3rd January 10:49
Scottie - NW said:
thelawnet1 said:
well let's see:
1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
So you are saying they are not comparable...whilst comparing them...1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
Twoshoe said:
Scottie - NW said:
thelawnet1 said:
well let's see:
1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
So you are saying they are not comparable...whilst comparing them...1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
People here can get caught up in semantics and be pedantic to the extreme.
I would call these cars similar - both 40k performance estates
Plus you can get the BMW in petrol and 4WD if you want.
I drive estates and bought both 3 series and 5 series sized cars inc A4 Avant, 3 series Touring and 5 series Touring and some Mercs also. And would consider this Skoda as a future car
I just need an estate but it doesn’t have to be an exact size of these cars are very comparable
You could save a good 1 Grand + by knocking off some of those electronic add-ons. The ones designed for "precious souls" who can afford to load up the extras-"just because I can".
Whatever happened to the days when the best electrical equipment built into humans decided by how much to press a pedal, reverse into or out of a parking space FFS.
Small wonder that there has been no significant reduction in the amount of parking dings/scrapes or road accidents generally despite cars getting more clever.
Whatever happened to the days when the best electrical equipment built into humans decided by how much to press a pedal, reverse into or out of a parking space FFS.
Small wonder that there has been no significant reduction in the amount of parking dings/scrapes or road accidents generally despite cars getting more clever.
Barchettaman said:
sprinter1050 said:
Small wonder that there has been no significant reduction in the amount of parking dings/scrapes.... generally despite cars getting more clever.
Cars have got bigger, the size of parking spaces has remained the same, drivers have definitely got worse.Maybe forward thinking car manufacturers need to add 2 new device buttons to multi function steering wheels.... "Judgement" & " Engage brain"
kambites said:
That rather depends on how you define "quality". In terms of quality of mechanical and electronic engineering, they'll be as near identical as makes no difference (although Audis tend to get the latest features first). In terms of the perceived quality of touch points, an Audi A6 will certainly be better than a Superb but an A4 probably wont without paying for expensive upgrades.
NVH, comfort , trim quality , basic construction materials , the Audi (Any Audi) is significantly nicer inside . If other people cant notice a difference all power to them , not slagging Skodas , I've bought 4 new ones and a couple of Audi's but I notice it whenever i get in an Audi that there is a big difference Edited by kambites on Wednesday 3rd January 10:49
Twoshoe said:
Scottie - NW said:
thelawnet1 said:
well let's see:
1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
So you are saying they are not comparable...whilst comparing them...1. a 335d runs on diesel, this is petrol, so not comparable
2. a Superb is the size of a 5-series, so not comparable
3. a 530i (which is slower than this) STARTS at £43,110, which is £8,330 more than the Superb 280.
4. the Superb is 4x4, the 530i is not.
Apart form that, yeah.
liner33 said:
NVH, comfort , trim quality , basic construction materials , the Audi (Any Audi) is significantly nicer inside . If other people cant notice a difference all power to them , not slagging Skodas , I've bought 4 new ones and a couple of Audi's but I notice it whenever i get in an Audi that there is a big difference
There I disagree. The A6 is better; the A4, IMO, is not, or at least not significantly unless you spend thousands on things like real leather; the A3 is significantly worse inside than a Superb, overall.
Edited by kambites on Wednesday 3rd January 13:44
kambites said:
CO2000 said:
loudlashadjuster said:
kambites said:
The daft gear ratios probably don't help.
Indeed.Shakermaker said:
One of the early PH Fleet reviews did question why it didn't have the 7-speed DSG box fitted to it as most other cars in the family already have, but supposed it was due to keeping the 0-60 times looking better?
I'd imagine i's VW protecting their more premium brands? kambites said:
CO2000 said:
loudlashadjuster said:
kambites said:
The daft gear ratios probably don't help.
Indeed.
My R53 Mini in 5th gear is similar to 3rd in a brand new Mini Cooper I drove, far too long geared although I sometimes look for 7th in mine at anything over 60mph!CO2000 said:
Sounds like a good thing to me My R53 Mini in 5th gear is similar to 3rd in a brand new Mini Cooper I drove, far too long geared although I sometimes look for 7th in mine at anything over 60mph!
There's a slight difference in primary purpose between a huge family estate and a small hot hatch. My R53 Mini in 5th gear is similar to 3rd in a brand new Mini Cooper I drove, far too long geared although I sometimes look for 7th in mine at anything over 60mph!kambites said:
CO2000 said:
Sounds like a good thing to me My R53 Mini in 5th gear is similar to 3rd in a brand new Mini Cooper I drove, far too long geared although I sometimes look for 7th in mine at anything over 60mph!
There's a slight difference in primary purpose between a huge family estate and a small hot hatch. My R53 Mini in 5th gear is similar to 3rd in a brand new Mini Cooper I drove, far too long geared although I sometimes look for 7th in mine at anything over 60mph!Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff