Worth paying more for an Audi over a Skoda?

I've noticed that the Audi 35 TFSI is much more common than the 40 TFSI. That's not really a big deal though. One small remap later and your problem is solved. It will be better MPG wise to have the lighter car though.
 
the 35/40 versions are also symptomatic of mhev technology - not sure if that has entered the skoda gene pool yet, so possibly a reason to vote skoda.

many more 180bhp 320 bmws than audi 40's though - for price and insurance I'm not sure if the 320i and 40's are really level pegging ?
 
I've never been that impressed with the 3 series boot. I'd probably have to go with a 5 series if I went BMW.
 
I never felt it was worth the extra between VW, Audi and Skoda for the slightly better cabin, given the drive train is common across all VW group cars. Of course there are drive trains and options not available to Skoda, but that's at the high end and I'm not keen on spending loads on a family car that the feral kids will mess up :)

Had two octavias and both were good cars - only issue with one was a sensor failure after about 80k miles that took a couple of days to fix as it was hidden down in the engine somewhere (cost wasn't high I don't think though. I suspect they got the apprentice on it !).

Had two more skodas since (kodiaq for 7 seats) and still happy with the marque so far. If you like a more luxury cabin, then of course the audi is a better option.
 
[TW]Fox said:
It's exactly the same size as the one in the Audi A4.
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I think it's the shape of the space. A4 is more useable, if that makes sense? The suspension seems to intrude more into the BMW 3 series boot space. From when I last took a look anyway.
 
I'd looked them, but not posted - height seems man differentiator in audi favour
audi a4 https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-re...g-car/car/a4-avant-40-quattro-5dr-estate-2022

Length of boot floor - back row of seats folded down or removed
1830mm
Length of boot floor - back row of seats upright
1050mm
Vertical height of boot opening
845mm
Boot sill height to floor of car
53mm
Boot sill height to ground
630mm
Width of boot floor at narrowest point
985mm
Width of boot opening - bottom
1015mm

320d 5dr estate 2020 | RiDC

www.ridc.org.uk www.ridc.org.uk

Length of boot floor - back row of seats folded down or removed
1750mm
Length of boot floor - back row of seats upright
1000mm
Vertical height of boot opening
715mm
Boot sill height to floor of car
15mm
Boot sill height to ground
625mm
Width of boot floor at narrowest point
950mm
Width of boot opening - bottom
995mm
 
Gixer said:
I am looking at buying an estate of a similar size to the A4
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estate I thought ... saloon boots, generally, just impractical, I find;
albeit the split opening on the tourer just seems like a waste of money/gimmick, especially if the lid were powered anyway
I had wondered if the bigger opening on the audi is because it didn't make that choice ... less strength needed ??
 
Split opening tailgate is great especially when it has a power tailgate which takes a long time to open/close compared to a manual one. Putting something small in is quicker opening the glass section. Also good when you are filling to the roof, pack bottom park close tailgate then use the window section to fill it right up filling all the gaps.
 
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The split tailgates on BMWs gives me a divided opinion. I can see how it could be useful but it also adds the potential of getting a leak at some point, unlike a mounted window would.
 
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Everyone I know who has had this has said that it's excellent.
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for what - what kind of shopping / activities do you do that you think small opening would help with ?
specifically I carried a couple of ladders in touring at the weekend and had thought it would be zero help for that, not strong enough lip, and,
I wouldn't lift a shopping bag up and over, even if it would fit through opening, my gym bag is too large, too.
I've not analysed if any other manufacturers do them ? if they have a genuine utility I'd expect them to.

Dangerous Dave said:
when it has a power tailgate which takes a long time to open/close compared to a manual one.
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yes good point
As a 2nd hand owner I would not want the liability of powered mechanicals failure as they age, I doubt there is a manual fall-back functionality? - replacing the rear struts on my touring didn't break the bank.
 
jpaul said:
for what - what kind of shopping / activities do you do that you think small opening would help with ?
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Nothing, which is why I don't have an estate. But you can see from replies above the sort of things others find it useful for.
 
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jpaul said:
yes good point
As a 2nd hand owner I would not want the liability of powered mechanicals failure as they age, I doubt there is a manual fall-back functionality? - replacing the rear struts on my touring didn't break the bank.
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You replaced the struts? I just close the boot gently on mine :cry: I did replace the bonnet strut though as that's the only thing that holds the bonnet open!
 
I currently drive a 2018 Tsi VRS Manual. The equivalent priced Audi a3/a4 at the time of buying didn't even come close to that of the Octavia.
 
Another estate candidate I may consider is a megane estate - bit down down on power vs current bm NA6, but turbo torque
their 1.3tce 140bhp chain engine seems shared with mercedes, torsion bar rear suspension though
can't currently see any very local to me though Cam's - 40 odd miles is the most I'd consider
 
The only thing with French stuff is the fun you can get with the electrics. That said I had a Peugeot 306 gti6 for several years and the few electrical niggles I had with that were solved by pulling all electrical connections apart that I could see and applying silicone grease to them.

My current car is 210 - 220hp so pretty much everything I'm looking at has less power. That doesn't bother me though. Engine rpm pick up isn't that fast however in my current car. I reckon the flywheel must weigh a ton!
 
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jpaul said:
for what - what kind of shopping / activities do you do that you think small opening would help with ?
specifically I carried a couple of ladders in touring at the weekend and had thought it would be zero help for that, not strong enough lip, and,
I wouldn't lift a shopping bag up and over, even if it would fit through opening, my gym bag is too large, too.
I've not analysed if any other manufacturers do them ? if they have a genuine utility I'd expect them to.


yes good point
As a 2nd hand owner I would not want the liability of powered mechanicals failure as they age, I doubt there is a manual fall-back functionality? - replacing the rear struts on my touring didn't break the bank.
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Maybe if you had lived with one you would have an informed view rather than guessing for the sake of it and thrashing Google.

I think its clicked. You are retired arnt you?
 
Jonnycoupe said:
Maybe if you had lived with one you would have an informed view rather than guessing for the sake o
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how many estates have you owned - small opening is just a gimmick and I subsequently thought of the samsung washing machines which have the same thing,
with same problems.
 
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