Hello

 

I have narrowed down my next car to either a Skoda SE-L or VRS 2.0 TDI Automatic as want a 2019-2020 edition with a winter pack (heated windscreen, nozzles etc for our cold winters) .  I am leaning toward the SE-L as suspension will be softer (for my fragile back) and cheaper insurance compared to the VRS - is this presumption valid?  I'd be interested to hear other opinions.

 

 

I would find a good example of each model and take it for a test drive. That is the only real way you will find out which suits your needs better.

I’d run a quote for both tbh. I paid £220 to insure my vRS this year. I’d be surprised if an SEL was that much cheaper. But I don’t know for sure. 
 

Id also test both. The vRS isn’t some rock hard, track focused weapon. I don’t find the ride bone shattering. 

15 hours ago, Peter1234 said:

Hello

 

I have narrowed down my next car to either a Skoda SE-L or VRS 2.0 TDI Automatic as want a 2019-2020 edition with a winter pack (heated windscreen, nozzles etc for our cold winters) .  I am leaning toward the SE-L as suspension will be softer (for my fragile back) and cheaper insurance compared to the VRS - is this presumption valid?  I'd be interested to hear other opinions.

Hi Peter.

One additional consideration to add is ride height.

The vRS has a lower ride height and snugger seats, which make getting in an out more difficult.

For most people, this isn't any kind of issue, but for older people, or people with difficulties, such differences can become issues.

These issues can become compounded, for example when getting out of the car onto a slippery surface or when the car is parked facing uphill.

As the other guys said, test both and see which you prefer.

TBH, I think you'd be better off with an Octavia Scout, by the sound of it.

Good thinking - I'll have a look at the Scout as well - appreciate the suggestion.

6 hours ago, SC03OTT said:

I’d run a quote for both tbh. I paid £220 to insure my vRS this year. I’d be surprised if an SEL was that much cheaper. But I don’t know for sure. 
 

Id also test both. The vRS isn’t some rock hard, track focused weapon. I don’t find the ride bone shattering. 

Good suggestion - I'll go to a Skoda dealer and see if they have all three to help me to make a decision, then I'll check out insurance.

The sel is likely to be torsion beam rear end where the vrs and scout is independent. The independent should be a more compliant ride but if the sel comes with 17s that will help. The slightly smaller wheels definitely seem to be sweet spot tyre size for comfort and performance.

I went from a diesel VRS to a petrol SE-L. The VRS handling and cornering was very good but I prefer the SE-L for comfort. The 190bhp petrol engine is very good.