Volvo V70 DRIVe vis-a-vis Skoda Superb

Wiznae · Dec 23rd, 2013, 15:27

Has anyone any thoughts on comparing a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR 140 against a Volvo V70 DRIVe. - Appreciate your thoughts

Had a drive of a 13 plate and found it had a great layout, plenty of space and poke but not nearly as quiet and smooth as the Volvo (could be my winter tyres) and also found the changing gear slightly fidgety a couple of times but no doubt a solidly built vehicle with loads of gadgets

I also thought the 17" low profile tyres made it feel a bit firmer and noisier

Harvey1512 · Dec 23rd, 2013, 19:49

The Superb is a very nice car. It will have more power lower down and be smooth. I have the Drive engine in my V60 and the Superb engine will not need to work as hard to get you where you want to be. It will be a very comfortable mile muncher.
To equal out whilst the Superb boot will be huge the V70 will be more square and practical. It depends what you need.
Regarding the tyres, they could have been over or under inflated. The Superbs I've been in have been very good suspension and comfort wise.

griston64 · Dec 23rd, 2013, 19:58

I've not driven the Superb but I did sit in one just after I bought my V70 and its miles bigger inside. I'm 6'3" and the legroom in the back was amazing.

Cant really compare engines as I have a D5. If I was going for the Skoda I'd love the V6 !

Sorry - Think I've gone a bit off thread here !

Dec 23rd, 2013, 15:27	#1
Wiznae VOC Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2014 18:43 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cumbernauld View Photos By: Wiznae	Volvo V70 DRIVe vis-a-vis Skoda Superb Has anyone any thoughts on comparing a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR 140 against a Volvo V70 DRIVe. - Appreciate your thoughts Had a drive of a 13 plate and found it had a great layout, plenty of space and poke but not nearly as quiet and smooth as the Volvo (could be my winter tyres) and also found the changing gear slightly fidgety a couple of times but no doubt a solidly built vehicle with loads of gadgets I also thought the 17" low profile tyres made it feel a bit firmer and noisier __________________ Volvo V70 DRIVe (109) ES November 2010 Edition

Dec 23rd, 2013, 19:49	#2
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	The Superb is a very nice car. It will have more power lower down and be smooth. I have the Drive engine in my V60 and the Superb engine will not need to work as hard to get you where you want to be. It will be a very comfortable mile muncher. To equal out whilst the Superb boot will be huge the V70 will be more square and practical. It depends what you need. Regarding the tyres, they could have been over or under inflated. The Superbs I've been in have been very good suspension and comfort wise. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest. Last edited by Harvey1512; Dec 23rd, 2013 at 19:55.

Dec 23rd, 2013, 19:58	#3
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	I've not driven the Superb but I did sit in one just after I bought my V70 and its miles bigger inside. I'm 6'3" and the legroom in the back was amazing. Cant really compare engines as I have a D5. If I was going for the Skoda I'd love the V6 ! Sorry - Think I've gone a bit off thread here ! __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

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