2015 Skoda Octavia RS Combi / Skoda Octavia vRS estate review test - Autogefühl

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We are testing the Skoda Octavia RS Combi (Germany) or Skoda Octavia vRS estate (so called in Britain).
There are two engines available for the 2014/2015 Skoda Octavia RS Combi - or Skoda Octavia vRS Estate as it is called over at our fans in Great Britain. You can either choose the petrol turbo with 220 hp or the Diesel with 184 hp. Both have 2 litres capacity.
Starting at around 30.000 Euros or 24.000 Pounds, its a fairly good deal. The estate or combi version is 660 Euros extra charge or 805 Pounds, hey we actually got that one cheaper here in Germany.
The official acceleration figure from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour is 7 seconds and we have also hit that number.
As always, the six speed dual clutch transmission provides a very good service. You don't really feel the car shifting unless you really push it.
What we didnt quite like was the plastic at the inside of the doors, that looks rather cheap and was even better done in the previous model. Also, there can be some rattling sounds from the rear axle when rolling over transverse joints.
The 4.68 m long car offers a huge trunk of - when the rear seats are turned down - one 1.700 litres. Well enough for you and your family plus a dog or two.
Technical Details:
Turbo charged petrol engine with direct injection
Max power 220 PS
Max torque 350 NM
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h 7,1 s
Max Speed: 242 km/h
6 Speed DSG with two coaxial wet multi-plate clutches
Multi-link axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabilizer
Electromechanical variable ratio steering.
Boot space with seats down - 1740 litres
Length: 4.685 mm
Width: 1.814mm
1740 litres
Length: 4.685 mm
Width: 1.814mm
6 Speed DSG
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