Octavia RS or Superb

[ZackyD]

Hi All, I'm about to cross shop the two models as I need a bigger car from my current VW Polo. I have two cars that have been shortlisted at the same price point and year model. (The Superb is 2017 whilst Octavia is 2016) Milage both below 50000KM I know the engines are the same but from all accounts the Superb is the bigger car. Beside styling, what is the better overall ride? Thanks

[auditwmba]

Hi ZackyD,
RS suspension stiffer than standard Superb. Need Superb Sportline to provide direct comparison as both are sporty with 4WD capability. Standard Superb is a good cruising car.

Regards

Rob

[dArK5HaD0w]

Hi ZackyD,
RS suspension stiffer than standard Superb. Need Superb Sportline to provide direct comparison as both are sporty with 4WD capability. Standard Superb is a good cruising car.

Regards

Rob

The Octavia RS is not AWD like the Superb 280.

[ZackyD]

The Octavia RS is not AWD like the Superb 280.

These are the two I am shopping against guys;

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[auditwmba]

Hi ZackyD,
DArK5HaD0w is correct. Both cars are fwd with multi-link rear suspension. The Octavia is more 'sporty' by design.

Regards

Rob

[dArK5HaD0w]

the Superb comes in AWD (206TSi) and non-AWD (162TSi) flavours.

as previously mentioned - the RS is more sporty/agile.
The Superb is more comfort/cruiser type.

i previously owned a mk2 Octavia RS.
i made the switch to the mk3 Superb 162TSi about 4 yrs ago - no regrets and love the step up in comfort, practicality.

[RSOK]

As has already been said, they're different cars and will provide you with different experiences. It totally depends on your driving style, family circumstances (bigger rear seat, larger boot) and needs v wants as to which car is 'better' for you. As an RS wagon owner for 11 years (and having 2 kids that have grown from toddlers to teenagers now) the Octavia RS still does it for me. I suppose if I were buying now the Superb would definitely interest me coz in all honesty my driving style now is probably more 'sedate' than it was a decade ago, so the handling of an RS may not be so important. Look you'll be a happy owner in either of them I reckon!