I am awaiting delivery of my Superb 1.9 TDI PD, due mid May. Haven't actually driven a 1.9 though, only the 2.0 140. Now I hardly even break speed limits or "drive it like it's stolen" but am a little apprehensive as to weather it's going to be adaquate for my style of driving or just plain painfully slow.

If it does feel slow then so be it. I love everything else about the car and I can at least feel content with the mpg. but honest opinions from those who own/drive the 1.9 would be appreciated.

Cheers in advance.

I am awaiting delivery of my Superb 1.9 TDI PD, due mid May. Haven't actually driven a 1.9 though, only the 2.0 140. Now I hardly even break speed limits or "drive it like it's stolen" but am a little apprehensive as to weather it's going to be adaquate for my style of driving or just plain painfully slow.

If it does feel slow then so be it. I love everything else about the car and I can at least feel content with the mpg. but honest opinions from those who own/drive the 1.9 would be appreciated.

Cheers in advance.

BTW my current car has a standard 1.8 (140 PS) petrol engine which I never use all the power of. I understand TDi's have a useful midrange torque too which should hopefully compensate...........??? Also, the weight of my current Astra TwinTop is actually more than the Superb!

Hi - I've got an Octavia 1.9 TDi PD 105 with DSG and whilst it won't win any traffic light grand prixes it's perfectly usable around. You are right to assume midrange torque is more useful than high end power in normal driving. I've driven many cars with similar power to weight ratio and the diesels feel noticably quicker under normal driving. Golf Mk2 1.3 petrol 55bhp - scary when trying to turn right and no overtaking power on the motorway. Golf Mk2 1.6 Diesel - 54bhp and no doubt heavier - far different. Same with a Seat Ibiza 1.4 petrol and 1.9 Diesel.

Plus there is the obvious plus - I've done 400+ miles this week, probably half motorway and half town and the fuel computer shows an average 56mpg. When I brought it and went to reset the trip computer it was showing the previous owner had driven 2500 miles without resetting it and averaged 53mpg so it's not just me driving like a snail.

Anyway - if it really bothers you after a few months you can always get it chipped and bring it up to around 130bhp!

I have driven the 1.9 TDi and it was fine but felt a bit slower than my Octavia 1.9 TDi, I then followed a friend who had the same Superb and asked him to "put his foot down" and was surprised just how well it went, So it is deceptive how fast it will go!, I had ordered the 2.0 TDi PD and now think was it wise as my Octavia was fine unless loaded up with people. So do not think it is gutless as it is not (just feels that way) probably due to the sound proofing. My feelings where £1000 was worth the 6 speed box and extra power.

Thanks for the replies guys, I feel alot less worried now especially as it has no DPF which I understand can be problematic (not just with Skodas, but with all makes). The torque of the 1.9 TDi is also much higher than my current petrol car.

Like you said too shadley80s, "Anyway - if it really bothers you after a few months you can always get it chipped and bring it up to around 130bhp!". I thought about a plug-in module too but after reading some horror stories about these gadgets (over-fuelling etc.) I thought a proper re-map would be the only way to go and at around £300, its not too much for the relevant increase in power.

Anyway, I will just have to wait and see and in the meantime further comments would be welcomed.

Cheers again guys.

I drove a DSG 2.0 the other day, I cannot say if I was asked which engine was newer, it didn't seem any faster than my 1.9 130, the only thing I did notice is the engine note didn't sound as solid in the 2.0, like when you put a new exhaust on and theres no carbon to absorb the sound.

I owned a octavia 105 PS TDI before and now the greenline, I think the superb is the better choise. While in greenline the shifting rates are longer it is more a cruising than a shifiting

Hi paramaster - I think you're probably the first greenline owner on here - at least the first one to post.

I have considered the greenline but was concerned about a hard ride given the lowered suspension. This could be offset with the 16" wheels and the tyres used. Unfortunately finding a greenline demonstrator proved impossible at least locally. Having driven both SE and Elegance models the ride was on the hard side. I would like a softer ride so that stopped me going for either of those two. So I would be interested to know what you think about how your greenline rides?

I owned a octavia 105 PS TDI before and now the greenline, I think the superb is the better choise. While in greenline the shifting rates are longer it is more a cruising than a shifiting

Intrested in the Green line aswell! was very tempted when ordering but went with SE as did not feel S had enough extras! (got this thing with leather steering wheels) and love the spoiler!

I also drive the 1.9 TDi with 105 Bhp. Its not a "fast" car but it does what is has to do... take u where u want. As someone said before. If u don't like the 105 Bhp u can always tune the engine from 105 Bhp to 135 Bhp. The torque will rise from 250Nm to 328Nm. If u look at the specifications from the 2.0 Tdi with 140 Bhp u will see that this version has a standard torque of 320nm. This means that u will have 8nm more...

Whatever u do ... i like my car alot!! For me this is a lot of car for few money!

Greets

Peter

I drive a new shape passat pd105 quite often which should be pretty similar, my first impression was underpowered but as a day to day car its fine to use, just dont expect too much if you ever fancy an enthusiastic drive so to speak

So for me the greenline was best choosen here in austria. I sold my octavia the other day so I have to choose between greenline and ambition (which seems to be equal to SE) the dealer had in stock. For me it was the greenline in fact of a part of things.. spoiler, less consumption, tinted windows, and - the hardest fact it was black.

A bit updated I made with climatronic, 16 alu wheels, pdc in back and the bolero radio. So it was a fine deal, to have this perfect car. Look on octavia - here in austria you would be crazy to get one with this greenline deal.

Well the 105 is enough for me. In fact in Austria the speed max. is round 130. Yesterday I travelled to germany, open limit on highway -> speed max 210 with may greenline.

Hard ride is not a problem for me. I can't feel this more than in an octavia standard modell...

Hope that helps

Sorry for my english. I try hard

Thanks for the replies guys, I feel alot less worried now especially as it has no DPF which I understand can be problematic (not just with Skodas, but with all makes). The torque of the 1.9 TDi is also much higher than my current petrol car.

Like you said too shadley80s, "Anyway - if it really bothers you after a few months you can always get it chipped and bring it up to around 130bhp!". I thought about a plug-in module too but after reading some horror stories about these gadgets (over-fuelling etc.) I thought a proper re-map would be the only way to go and at around £300, its not too much for the relevant increase in power.

I've just read your post after being absent from Briskoda for a while.

Before choosing a Superb II S 1.9 TDI 105 I enjoyed racking up almost 115k miles in a company provided Octy II 1.9 Tdi 105. The Octy engine loosened up very well and it always felt stronger than the figures suggested.

On receiving the Superb my first impression was that the engine felt very tight with a distinct reluctance to rev to modest levels (3-3,500rpm). At just over 1k miles I took the plunge and invested in a little more power, the difference being immediately noticeable.

I do not miss a sixth gear, although, it would probably quieten the cabin at higher speeds. Driven sensibly, I can achieve 700 miles to a tank which equates to around 53-55mpg based on ACTUAL fuel consumed, not relying on the MFD which overreads by about 10%. The car is also running on factory supplied Michelin Energy tyres, as fitted to the Greenline. These have 'Extra Load' (reinforced) sidewalls which reduces cornering roll, but translates to a ride no better than my Octy fitted with Michelin Primacy's (205/55/16) tyres.

The advantage over a Greenline is that my 'S' has a proper full sized spare wheel, sensibly spaced gear ratios and does without the gangster tint rear side windows (the factory fit side blinds are preferable and don't reduce everyday visibility.

So far, my Superb has covered 9,000 miles in its first three months. The only issue during this time has been the front foglights which steamed up, but which were promptly replaced by my local dealer, Startin Skoda. Oil consumption has also been lower than that of my Octy. In three months I've topped up with no more than 400ml.

I've just read your post after being absent from Briskoda for a while.

On receiving the Superb my first impression was that the engine felt very tight with a distinct reluctance to rev to modest levels (3-3,500rpm). At just over 1k miles I took the plunge and invested in a little more power, the difference being immediately noticeable.

"Invested in a little more power" Please do go on:) What kinda investment was it, how much power etc. Ay thoughts about insurance / warrenty etc?

"Invested in a little more power" Please do go on:) What kinda investment was it, how much power etc. Any thoughts about insurance / warranty etc?

The investment was electronic and cost almost £300. The work was undertaken by a Midlands based forum supporter. Power is up to around 138 bhp, while economy is in the mid 50's when driven sensibly. As for your last question, the car is insured on a fleet policy, while the Skoda warranty will have expired in under 20 months time given my current mileage.

The investment was electronic and cost almost £300. The work was undertaken by a Midlands based forum supporter. Power is up to around 138 bhp, while economy is in the mid 50's when driven sensibly. As for your last question, the car is insured on a fleet policy, while the Skoda warranty will have expired in under 20 months time given my current mileage.

Are you saying:

a:you do not have inform the insurance on a fleet policy:).

b:I had heard these "chip" models are still covered by Skoda warranty as are VW parts:cool:.

Would be very intrested in this mod if that is the case:thumbup:

I think in a roundabout sort of way he's trying to say that as the mod is virtually undetectable, the warrenty and insurance won't matter as they won't ever know? Think I am right in saying that :confused::confused:

I think in a roundabout sort of way he's trying to say that as the mod is virtually undetectable, the warrenty and insurance won't matter as they won't ever know? Think I am right in saying that :confused::confused:

Some one told me it was a box working in tandum with the original and was a VW part:confused:, said it had cost him about £300 and was brilliant mod:thumbup:.

I've now had the car a few days and must say I am not dissapointed. Like most might say, it ain't fast by any means but to me it doesn't feel under-powered and since losing my fuel allowance, it suits my style of driving.

From the outside, it sounds a little noisy compared with perhaps CR diesel engines but the soundproofing is very good and makes for a reasonably quiet drive.

Finally the build quality. This is my first Skoda, even to drive and although I know it is only a few days old, it does feel much better than my last two cars (Astra TwinTop and Vectra before that). When closing doors etc. it just feels solid even compared to the TwinTop doors which had to be strengthened due to the convertable top.

Yes, so far I am very pleased

Finally the build quality. This is my first Skoda, even to drive and although I know it is only a few days old, it does feel much better than my last two cars (Astra TwinTop and Vectra before that). When closing doors etc. it just feels solid even compared to the TwinTop doors which had to be strengthened due to the convertable top.

Yes, so far I am very pleased

Although I never thought I'd say it, to toss up a Superb MK1 and a Vectra, for the feel and style of them inside the Superb is so much better, with the new models it might be a more level field, Superb always wins on space, but I do like the way the Insignia feels behind the wheel, but in reality the two aren't from the same bag really, if VX made an Omega again I think that would make for a comparison, right now vanity would choose the Insignia, purpose would choose the Superb, and as for running them I can't split them, VX have always been good value and reliable, and my Superb has been the same over the last two years.

I've now had the car a few days and must say I am not dissapointed. Like most might say, it ain't fast by any means but to me it doesn't feel under-powered and since losing my fuel allowance, it suits my style of driving.

From the outside, it sounds a little noisy compared with perhaps CR diesel engines but the soundproofing is very good and makes for a reasonably quiet drive.

Finally the build quality. This is my first Skoda, even to drive and although I know it is only a few days old, it does feel much better than my last two cars (Astra TwinTop and Vectra before that). When closing doors etc. it just feels solid even compared to the TwinTop doors which had to be strengthened due to the convertable top.

Yes, so far I am very pleased

Hi waveydavid,I went for the s model it suit me fine got a tom tom dont need satnav hardly use it so waste for me and I love the drive had 7 skodas never let me down

Hi everybody. I have one superb II 1.9 Ambition since december 2008 and very pleased with it. It has 22000km and the only fix that i had to do was a sensor of heating in the turbo. It was explainded to me that it was to close to turbo so it was giving indication of overheating. I'm from Portugal so this can be explainded by temperature diferences. They replaced the heat sensor by a diferent one and everything is fine now. Have 197km/h max speed without moods and fuel consumption 6.2lt/100km. In estate roads rolling smooth i can get 4.9lt/100km in 200km route. Still love the car.

I to am worried about the 1.9 105 being under power as at the mo I have a 140 Octavia and am not sure what engine to go for as when ever it will be driven it will have at least 3 people in it and dont want to be knocking it down a gear all the time

Would you now you have it wish you went for the 2.0 140?

having now driven the 1.9 105PD Passat and the new CR140 Passat for for a few thousand miles each, I would not even consider the 1.9 to be frank, think its safe to assume the superb would be the same

was you forever changing gear?