Rio red metallic (is that the seat colour?) is supposed to be replacing steel grey later this year I have been told

Nobody has mentioned the Seat Leon FR Diesel 184hp, which is cheaper than the vRS, it has slightly better fuel consumption figures but doesn't have Xenon lights and DAB radio but the vRS doesn't have climate control, just air-con, plus no cruise control.

 

Think there is currently a promotion on the Seat that gets you the Xenon, Dab and sensors (or something) for either free or cheap.

Think there is currently a promotion on the Seat that gets you the Xenon, Dab and sensors (or something) for either free or cheap.

 

From Seat.........

 

So you've heard the good news. That's right, we're offering our New Leon technology pack, including Full LED Headlights, DAB radio and a Navigation System, for free. It's for a limited time only however, so hurry up and order your New Leon before 30th September 2013. Just one more reason to fall in love with your new Leon.

On the Drivethedeal site they charge for the Leon Technology Pack unless it hasn't been updated.

 

Is the Leon FR DIesel a better buy if the extra space of the Octavia isn't needed as it's better value?

Edited 11 July, 201312 yr by Ultima

Yes, mechanically its the same - ie the major drivetrain components are identicle but then its engineered to do a slightly different thing.

 

 

So the Octavia has fully independent suspension all around then?

 

The MK II did, but not the III.

All the Golf's above 120bhp get it rather than the rear beam.

Octavia has multi-link rear suspension above 150bhp.

So the Octavia has fully independent suspension all around then?

yes, it does indeed.

WHY U NO CRUZE SKODA

 

It was standard on the old vRS.

And no maxidot either <grump>

I thought it was Elegance spec+ extras so should have colour Maxidot as standard

The brochure states optional colour maxidot and the price list says £80.

I think its Skoda UK confusing matters again; reckon myself its more like SE spec with the specified additions.

Hope config is online soon

On the Drivethedeal site they charge for the Leon Technology Pack unless it hasn't been updated.

 

Is the Leon FR DIesel a better buy if the extra space of the Octavia isn't needed as it's better value?

 

I have a Leon FR 184 diesel on order as my next company car. Have tested the 150BHP diesel and the cars was good. The 184 though has the multi link suspension and has won a lot of plaudits out there. If you don't need the extra space the Leon 184 plus the free tech pack is a no brainer imho

Been looking at the Skoda website and as usual it's full of errors!! It lists the following as being over the elegance spec; front armrest, rear armrest, textile floor mats, light assistant and telescopic headlight washers. When the elegance has all these ! It then goes to say that the intelligent light assistant ( which is great BTW) is a £300 option! Skoda UK strike again!!

its goosed.  It shows the vrs diesel dsg hatch as dearer than the estate???

Makes it £350 cheaper by my calculations

How do they compare on spec?

Gti gets cruise, zenons, electric folding mirrors, adaptive distance control and front/ rear sensors as standard. Basically, all you need !

Does make the Skoda look expensive when you see how much the gti can be purchased for.

I think i must be one of the biggest die hard Skoda enthusiasts on this site as to me its also a no brainer but Id go for the bigger more practical, 'lesser badged' VRS! You are of course not being fair by comparing one thats discounted to the others full rrp. 10-12% off with 0% finance and free servicing. Yes please!

. I said Skoda would need to offer a hefty discount on the vrs to undercut the gti more. It's the price paid that counts remember. If Skoda discount the vrs by 10-12% then it starts to look better value. If they won't discount, it looks expensive.

Couldnt agree more with that post! The same quality of engineering, the same, as makes no difference, quality interior cabin materials as makes any difference now and MORE metal for LESS money. In value terms I think its unbeatable and having the Focus ST as the only thing in the class thats cheaper is quite some achievment imo. Plus I get to deal with a Skoda dealer rather than a VW one!

You get a lower base spec on the vrs but a bigger boot. Add the cruise on to try and get a similar spec to the golf and you're paying golf money just to get a big boot!

The brochure states optional colour maxidot and the price list says £80.

Golf gti has this as standard apparently.