Potential 1 yr old Karoq Sportline purchase
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:59 pm
Hi
My names is Andy and I've just registered on your site.
I found this great forum when trying to find out as much as possible about the karoq.
I have a 1.4 150bhp mk3 octavia which I'm thinking of trading in and purchasing a Karoq Sportline, probably a low mileage one at about a year old. The Octavia is a great car, economical , good to drive and quick with loads of space but I want to change to a SUV and a panoramic roof and the Sportline trim dsg petrol Karoq seems to tick all the boxes.
My dilema is :
The fuel economy of the 1.5 petrol will be better than the 2.00 petrol but if the real world average mpg is only say 7-8 mpg difference I would prefer the larger engine. The main concern is over the number of reports of the 1.5 engine having problems. This will be a big ticket purchase for us and I don't want to encounter potential issues. Additionally the 1.5 model seems to have super low profile 40 depth tyres rather than 45section that are on the 2.00 litre petrol. My Octavia has a has a hard ride and 45 profile tyres so 40 profile may give an even harder ride still ?
The larger engine model does sound as if it is very smooth at all speeds and has a decent turn ride of pace when required and just happens to be 4wd.
Any thoughts / guidance would be appreciated.
My names is Andy and I've just registered on your site.
I found this great forum when trying to find out as much as possible about the karoq.
I have a 1.4 150bhp mk3 octavia which I'm thinking of trading in and purchasing a Karoq Sportline, probably a low mileage one at about a year old. The Octavia is a great car, economical , good to drive and quick with loads of space but I want to change to a SUV and a panoramic roof and the Sportline trim dsg petrol Karoq seems to tick all the boxes.
My dilema is :
The fuel economy of the 1.5 petrol will be better than the 2.00 petrol but if the real world average mpg is only say 7-8 mpg difference I would prefer the larger engine. The main concern is over the number of reports of the 1.5 engine having problems. This will be a big ticket purchase for us and I don't want to encounter potential issues. Additionally the 1.5 model seems to have super low profile 40 depth tyres rather than 45section that are on the 2.00 litre petrol. My Octavia has a has a hard ride and 45 profile tyres so 40 profile may give an even harder ride still ?
The larger engine model does sound as if it is very smooth at all speeds and has a decent turn ride of pace when required and just happens to be 4wd.
Any thoughts / guidance would be appreciated.