Hi all, 

I've decided to buy a Superb and just wanted a little advice if poss.

I want a 2015-18 Superb Laurin & Klement but not sure which engine to get. 

I use the car and do 20 miles a day urban (A-roads and clear of traffic in the morning but a lot of stop and starting in the eve).

I've done some research about fuel consumption and emissions etc but what I can't find the answer to is this -

Should I get the Greenline II diesel or a petrol model? I understand diesels can get clogged when used mainly for urban but wondered whether the Greenline technology is any different in that respect? Obviously it also comes down to fuel consumption and some folk have told me you don't get much better economy than a petrol if just using it for urban....

Also I'm concerned for the future of diesel prices and laws etc.


Any advice gratefully received.


Thanks a lot

The Greenline II is for the Mark II Superb but your age range is for the Mark III Superb (although you can just get a 2015 Superb II but it will be Greenline III).

 

All diesel Greenline technology has a DPF.  All later engines also have SCR (abblue)  as well as a DPF.

 

I think you are a bit borderline with a diesel with 10 miles each way - it takes that long to warm up - should be just about OK though. I've avoided a diesel as my journey is longer but rather slow with lots of trafic. The 2.0CR diesel 150ps was one of the last versions to avoid SCR and doesn't have 4wd. However if I was buying a L&K I myself would get a petrol 2.0 220ps 2wd but you'll find the diesel is probably cheaper to buy in these post dieselgate days.

 

New petrol engines, from about September2018, now have an OPF (petrol version of a DPF).

 

I think all versions of the Superb III are Euro 6 so they should be OK in cities - for now!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 3 December, 20187 yr by bigjohn

A diesel will probably struggle to get to temperature on a 10 mile journey, especially in winter.

 

Based on that I'd suggest you get the petrol.

I guess it depends what diesel and what petrol engines you are looking at.  If good MPG matters to you then I imagine you'd be looking at the 1.4 petrol or a 150 diesel?

 

Unless you do skyrocket mileages and can regularly get the engine and DPF good and hot on a diesel, then my gut feeling is petrol is the way to go. Modern small-capacity turbo petrol engines are pretty efficient.

 

I'm lucky, I commute by train so the Superb is a weekend/holiday vehicle for me and the consumption isn't much of an issue at 8K miles a year. Still I seem to be getting low 30s MPG from the 280 over mixed use, which is OK.

13 hours ago, bigjohn said:

New petrol engines, from about September2018, now have an OPF (petrol version of a DPF).

 

Is this as likely to clog up, as DPFs are sometimes reported to do, on short journeys and/or in stop/start traffic too?

 

Is this just Skoda or every manufacturer?

 

I know I should Dave Google it, but you (bigjohn) seem to know the craic about this already ...

11 hours ago, ronnie69 said:

 

Is this as likely to clog up, as DPFs are sometimes reported to do, on short journeys and/or in stop/start traffic too?

 

Is this just Skoda or every manufacturer?

 

I know I should Dave Google it, but you (bigjohn) seem to know the craic about this already ...

 

Effects of running with an OPF/GPF yet to be seen but as the combustion temperature of petrol is hotter regens will be passive and as they are much simpler replaements will be much cheaper (they will eventually still fill with ash) .

 

I think this should be all manufacturers to achieve Euro 6c+ (all new cars from Sept 2018) & Euro 6d (&temp)   fitted with direct injection petrol engines.

 

Useful description of Euro 6 etc :- https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/taxation-and-legislation/europe/features/do-you-know-your-euro-6-your-6c-and-6d-temp .

 

The reality - we shall see - Myself, I'll sit on the fence for now. I never buy the first of anything new re design.

 

The OPF was only introduced with MY19 petrol Superbs - as far as I know.

 

Edited 4 December, 20187 yr by bigjohn

Thanks for the replies,

 

ended up getting a beautiful dark brown L&K 2016 superb diesel DSG 2.0 litre.

 

Having only driven bangers for the last 20 odd years i must say it's truly stunning and amazing to drive!

 

temp gets to 90 by the time i reach work (short stretch of 70 mph limit probably helps with that). Is 90 enough?

 

I put in £70 to fill up a week monday ago and just hitting halfway now so seems pretty good on fuel compared to other cars I've had.

 

Anyway, absolutely love it!

 

Cheers

Congrats on new car. I also think it's borderline case with your mileage so keep an eye on the dpf regeneration thingy. Worst case it gives you an excuse to go out for a drive to nowhere to blast the soot....