103TDI 4x4 Vs 125TDI

**VAG newbie** · 03-07-2011, 04:58 PM

103TDI not launched yet. Ie. Not available for test drive.

**Transporter** · 03-07-2011, 08:17 PM

Our Golf5 is 103kW (the same power/torque as in Superb), I did a road trip to Hobart last year, I was able to overtake with no problems, actually you might have a problem to keep your license if you like overtaking at the high speed. I don't think that Corolla would be a match for 103TDI DSG.

**VAG newbie** · 03-07-2011, 08:30 PM

The 103TDI 4x4 isn't available for test drive yet. So all I can based on is the facts from the website.

I'm not looking for arguments. I'm sincerely asking for advice. If any of my wording sounds like I'm disagreeing with you, please accept my apology, as it wasn't my intention. I was simply wonder if the performance of the 103TDI is the same in 2WD compare to 4x4. It was a question, not an argument. Sorry if I made it sound like I don't take your advice. I treasure all your advices. As it will affect my decision on my next purchase, I need to make sure, especially if I'm gonna decide on a car I have never test driven.

Is there any other car that uses the 103TDI, mated with 6 speed DSG and has 4x4 that is available in Aus? I would love to try it for power even if it's not the superb. VW Tiguan?

**Transporter** · 03-07-2011, 08:52 PM

Yes, Tiguan would be the closest to compare, but honestly even Octavia with 103TDI would be good indicator what the Superb 4x4 with 103TDI would be to drive.

Lots of torque from the idle makes hard to tell the difference when the engine is fitted to slightly heavier body and even 4x4 stealing some .5s or so for 0-100km/h times are nothing to be worry about. I would rather have 4x4 103TDI DSG than 125kWTDI DSG.

**Jake02** · 03-07-2011, 10:21 PM

Test drive an Octavia Scout 103TDI DSG and that's even similar as it's the same brand

**VAG newbie** · 03-07-2011, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jake02

Test drive an Octavia Scout 103TDI DSG and that's even similar as it's the same brand

Is it available now? I thought it only comes with manual. Geez, thanks. I'll call the dealer tomorrow!

**Transporter** · 03-07-2011, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Jake02

Test drive an Octavia Scout 103TDI DSG and that's even similar as it's the same brand

Yeh, I forgot on Scout.

**Inego** · 04-07-2011, 09:10 AM

The Scout is 227kg lighter than the V6AWD superb - can't find a kerb weight on the 103TDi AWD Superb. The 10.1s for the manual Scout seems slow, but really seems to be due to odd gearing on first gear necessitating an awkward 1-2 change. In the real world it's great, and can even win traffic light duels as long as you're in front at that gear change (but I'd never try a drag off from traffic lights). At freeway speeds it will haul up hill and down dale in top gear, and overtaking punch is fine.

But test drive for yourself, factoring in a couple of extra people in the car on a permanent basis.

**spellbound** · 04-07-2011, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Inego

The Scout is 227kg lighter than the V6AWD superb - can't find a kerb weight on the 103TDi AWD Superb. The 10.1s for the manual Scout seems slow, but really seems to be due to odd gearing on first gear necessitating an awkward 1-2 change. In the real world it's great, and can even win traffic light duels as long as you're in front at that gear change (but I'd never try a drag off from traffic lights). At freeway speeds it will haul up hill and down dale in top gear, and overtaking punch is fine.

But test drive for yourself, factoring in a couple of extra people in the car on a permanent basis.

Go to skoda uk site it weighs 1668 kg and 10.8 secs .