Currently running an Octavia TDi SE 130 (that's the PD engine) towing a Bailey Pageant Majestic series 5. Looking to replace.
Would like another Octavia, possibly estate, but which engine? Do we go for the 1.6 CR with 104bhp, or a 1.9 with 105 or 130bhp, or a 2.0L with 140bhp? I have to say that at the moment I am of the opinion that the 130 (as we have) is a little overpowered - needs too much welly to get it going but 5th gear is as high as it will go (6th down hill with a following wind.) Fuel consumption is not the best either - around 29 towing and 48-53 solo. My last car was an Astra H estate with 80bhp engine but that did 50 solo and 33-35 towing - albeit somewhat slowly at times.
Any hands-on experience - especially the 1.6 - and useful comments would be most welcome.
Would like another Octavia, possibly estate, but which engine? Do we go for the 1.6 CR with 104bhp, or a 1.9 with 105 or 130bhp, or a 2.0L with 140bhp? I have to say that at the moment I am of the opinion that the 130 (as we have) is a little overpowered - needs too much welly to get it going but 5th gear is as high as it will go (6th down hill with a following wind.) Fuel consumption is not the best either - around 29 towing and 48-53 solo. My last car was an Astra H estate with 80bhp engine but that did 50 solo and 33-35 towing - albeit somewhat slowly at times.
Any hands-on experience - especially the 1.6 - and useful comments would be most welcome.