Looking to order tomorrow. 1.2se dsg candy white with

Rear parking sensor

MDI

spare wheel

cruise control

a few questions

is there other option i should consider?

thinking of buying a satnav unit off ebay to retro fit who should i speak to, i am in sheffield

how long is the wait for a 1.2 dsg in this model as fabia is 20weeks+

which chassis is this car from? the mkv golf?

Order the diesel, the 1.2 cannot pull the skin off a rice pudding and will cost more to run

Diesel is £3000 more with the vat offer

Do they not do a 1.4? AFAIK if you get a Columbus with latest firmware it should be plug and play.

I think a 1.2 DSG SE would be a great car, approx £3500 cheaper than a 1.6CR diesel DSG with the same 105hp although less torque.

My wife's Focus 1.6 TDCi diesel has 90hp and is fine for our needs

DTD quote £13180 before extras.

The 1.4 gives 125hp is about £400 more after discount

The Octavia 2 is based on VW Golf 5/6 platform AKA A5

I think a 1.2 DSG SE would be a great car, approx £3500 cheaper than a 1.6CR diesel DSG with the same 105hp although less torque.

My wife's Focus 1.6 TDCi diesel has 90hp and is fine for our needs

DTD quote £13180 before extras.

The 1.4 gives 125hp is about £400 more after discount

The Octavia 2 is based on VW Golf 5/6 platform AKA A5

thanks for the info, 1.4 is only 17bhp more or 15%ish but mpg is a fair bit lower, much prefer the mpg then the extra power, just hope the vat deal is extended as i been told

The vat deal is only the amount you should negotiate off list anyway

Order the diesel, the 1.2 cannot pull the skin off a rice pudding and will cost more to run

Have you tried the 1.2? It's seriously impressive. More poke than my (non turbo) 1.6 Golf and that's a lighter car.

I too being a diesel nutt through & through would commend the 1.2 petrol, it pulls like a Diesel, and with the DSG will shift up & down as necessary.

We took a test drive in a 1.2 petrol without DSG , three up , OK mostly urban but no particiluar need to "stir the cogs", an effortless drive and that was immediately after stepping out of a 1.9TDI VW engined lump. I never once stalled the 1.2 petrol which actually surprised me as I am moderately quick on a clutch, i.e. I do not routinely slip a clutch.

Cheers

PS

For all that as above

Petrol is still HATEFUL stuff

Sniff!

ERM

this was in a YETI

Edited 4 April, 201115 yr by dieseldogg

My wife has the 1.2 Tsi in Fabia form, 105bhp manual.

Whilst it suits the fabia very well, I cant help but feel it would be really underpowered in an Octy, after all, it is a big lump of a car to pull around.

Maybe ask on the Yeti forum to see how it has coped in their motors

My mum has a new Polo SEL with the 1.2TSi engine and after driving it I'd be fairly dubious as to how it would even move the extra weight of an Octavia, never mind with any considerable speed.

Order the diesel, the 1.2 cannot pull the skin off a rice pudding and will cost more to run

Not the consensus of opinions:-

http://www.whatcar.c...r/summary/59732

http://www.buyacar.c..._tsi_4043.jhtml

http://www.testdrive...dsg-introduced/

http://www.autoexpre...e_12_tsi_s.html

The 1.2TSi beats the 1.9TDI hands down when it comes to refinement and the figures speak for themselves. Do not be deceived by the 1.2 TSi's small capacity. It is equivalent to a normally aspirated 1.8 but with superior low/mid range torque, lower emissions and better mpg.

... 1.2 TSi ........................................1.9TDI 105 BHP..............

0 -62mph 10.8 secs .................... 0 - 62mph 11.8 secs

top speed 119mph ....................... top speed 119mph

Max torque 175/1550rpm.............. Max torque 250/1900rpm

Combined mpg 47.9 .....................Combined mpg 57.6

Edited 5 April, 201115 yr by Bassa

Not the consensus of opinions:-

http://www.whatcar.c...r/summary/59732

http://www.buyacar.c..._tsi_4043.jhtml

http://www.testdrive...dsg-introduced/

http://www.autoexpre...e_12_tsi_s.html

The 1.2TSi beats the 1.9TDI hands down when it comes to refinement and the figures speak for themselves. Do not be deceived by the 1.2 TSi's small capacity.

... 1.2 TSi ........................................1.9TDI 105 BHP..............

0 -62mph 10.8 secs .................... 0 - 62mph 11.8 secs

top speed 119mph ....................... top speed 119mph

Max torque 175/1550rpm.............. Max torque 250/1900rpm

Combined mpg 47.9 .....................Combined mpg 57.6

comparison to me says diesel has better MPG and a lot more torque and thats where it counts once your moving but I have to say this lil 1.2 TSi is impressive its a real sign of the times showing what those WWII runners up can do with some spanners!

But for the lil bit of extra cash personally in same situation id opt for the 1.4

Mating such a small engine with an auto gearbox doesn't seem like a good combination to me.

Plus I think you'll find that the wait is down to the fact you want DSG and the wait will be just aslong in any of Skoda's (or VAGs) models that you decide to go for.

Mating such a small engine with an auto gearbox doesn't seem like a good combination to me.

Plus I think you'll find that the wait is down to the fact you want DSG and the wait will be just aslong in any of Skoda's (or VAGs) models that you decide to go for.

The DSG box is a manual box where the gears are changed automatically, no torque converter to sap power.

The 0-60 time of 10.8 secs is the same for both manual and DSG

The 0-60 time of 10.8 secs is the same for both manual and DSG

Yup, and only realistically achievable in the DSG... unless the driver has no sympathy for synchro rings and gear teeth in a manual :-)

They quote the Octy Vrs manual and DSG as the same 0-60. There's no way on this earth i could have done 0-60 in the manual as fast as the DSG does every single time.

deal done,deposit paid 1.2se dsg, 10 weeks build time in

artic green (saw a car in front and it looks nice while a white one looks like a taxi)

Cruise control

auto dimming/rain sensor

rear parking sensor

mdi

spare wheel

maxi dot (sales man told me the option give more details then standard display like which door open etc,etc, didnt want to risk it for the sake of £107)

total was £14112.82

carfile the broker who done the deal for me earn 0.05% or £70

wow the carfile person was so professional and polite and the company only charge £70 make autoebid and drivethedeal look like day light robbery

if you are looking for a new skoda it will not harm you to check price on carfile as they have 2 dealers for skoda, nottingham and brimmingham

Edited 5 April, 201115 yr by tony2311

Maxidot is free with DSG, double check the brochure then call up for the £107 refund :-)

Maxidot is free with DSG, double check the brochure then call up for the £107 refund :-)

According to the brochure I have (edition 08/10) that is only true on the VRS. It wasn't included on my Elegance 1.8 DSG - got it lumped in with the multi-function steering wheel.

Found this today......

http://www.buyacar.co.uk/cars/skoda/skoda_octavia/review_skoda_octavia_1_2_tsi_4043.jhtml

Steve

Had the car for a few days now, Car has plently of power for normal family use, Dsg is amazing, The stereo is on very low as the engine is so quiet, you can talk without raising your voice, the engine is so quiet you heard more road noise, If you read What car the 1.2tsi octavia is the car of the year for a small family car and will lose least money according to which magazine

Fabia 1.2 dsg kerb weight is 1164

Octavia 1.2 dsg kerb weight is 1215

So the fabia is only 51kg lighter

Anyway 10.8 seconds 0-60 its pretty good

Edited 19 July, 201114 yr by tony2311