ŠKODA tow cars

ŠKODA tow cars

ŠKODA triumphed at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year 2018 with an overall win (as well as two category wins) and it may come as a surprise that they appear in the Towcar Hall of Fame 25 times. To break this down, ŠKODA has won overall five times, four times with their Superb and three times with their Kodiaq. They have received price class awards for the Octavia (2002, 2008, 2014, 2016 and 2018), the Yeti in 2013 and the Superb in 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2017.  In 2019, the Kodiaq Edition won the Best Large Family Towcar category.

For 2020 the ŠKODA Octavia Estate Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG won the 1150kg – 1300kg weight category with the ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS 2.0 TDI 239 PS 4x4 DSG retaining the Kodiaq’s Best Large Family Towcar crown. The trophies didn't stop there, the ŠKODA Enyaq won in the under 1100kg category and best electric vehicle for 2022.

See ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1 / DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft): 229
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 57.7m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 330
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2090
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2612
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £39,350 - £42,900
  • £ (price as tested) includes £775 towing gear charges: £41,265
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 26E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 888kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See ŠKODA Octavia SE L Estate statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 145 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.3s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 62.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.2m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 49.1 (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 131

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1409
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1500
  • Caravan (kg): 1198
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £22,245 - £37,515
  • £ (price as tested) includes £975 towing gear charges: £27,430
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £490
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See ŠKODA Superb SE L Estate 2.0 TDI statistics

Estate, ŠKODA retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1700-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.0s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 65.4m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.1m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 54.3
  • CO2 g/km: TBC

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1645
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2242
  • Caravan (kg): 1399
  • Noseweight (kg): 30

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,695 - £43,840
  • £ (price as tested) includes £955 towing gear charges: £34,330
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £865
  • Insurance group: 21E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1258kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See ŠKODA Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

5 door estate, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (64.2)
  • No of cylinders: 4 inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1700-2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1626
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2232
  • Caravan (kg): 1382
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,135 - £42,100
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £35,265 includes £820 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 163
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1268kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3 Isofix points

See ŠKODA Octavia Estate SE L First Edition 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

5 door Estate, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (64.2)
  • No of cylinders: 4 inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1600-2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1487
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2070
  • Caravan (kg): 1264
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £21,945 - £29,135
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £31,090 includes £955 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 140
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 connectors on the child seat which snap into two ISOFIX slots, situated between the seat cushion and the backrest, that are firmly attached to the vehicle body.

See ŠKODA Karoq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS 6 man statistics

5 door SUV, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (50.4)
  • No of cylinders: 4 inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6, manual
  • Power (Front wheel drive, all wheel drive etc.): Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1750-3000

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1468
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2005
  • Caravan (kg): 1248
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £22,765 - £35,255
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £30,940 includes £855 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £840
  • Insurance group: 17E
  • CO2 g /km: 150
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 Isofix points on the outer rear seats, third in front is an option

See ŠKODA Kodiaq SE L 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG 4X4 statistics

5 door SUV, ŠKODA auto retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (47.1 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266@1700-2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1798
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2472
  • Caravan (kg): 1528
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,810 - £40,930
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £37,520 includes £890 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,605
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 162 - 178 (WLTP)
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1028kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3 across the rear bench of seats

See ŠKODA Octavia Estate Sportline 2.0 TDI 150 PS DSG statistics

5-door estate, ŠKODA detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (48-7-53.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gears, automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.9 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1417
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1984
  • Caravan (kg): 1204
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • From £19,810 - £32,435
  • £28,600 (price as tested) includes £565 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 117
  • Towable with B licence: Yes, within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

See ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS 2.0 TDI 239 PS 4x4 DSG statistics

5-door SUV 7 seats, ŠKODA retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (34-35.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gears, automatic
  • All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 236@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 369@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2009
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2529
  • Caravan (kg): 1708
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £25,775 - £43,390
  • £43,995 (price as tested) includes £605 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,785
  • Insurance group: 29
  • CO2 g /km: 167
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 971kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

See ŠKODA Scala SE 1.6 TDI 115 PS Manual statistics

5-door hatch, ŠKODA detachable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (53.3-57.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1598cc engine
  • 6 gears, manual
  • Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 113@3250-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500-3250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1324
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1857
  • Caravan (kg): 1125
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • From £16,595 - £23,315
  • £21,231 (price as tested) includes £666 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £460
  • Insurance group: 16E
  • CO2 g /km: 108
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

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Performance

  • Petrol (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1495cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@5000 
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184@1500-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1270
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1820
  • Caravan (kg): 1080
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • From £17,800 to £29,640
  • £23,145 (price as tested) includes £575 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 18E
  • CO2 g /km: 114
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

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Performance

  • Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.75 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1561
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2125
  • Caravan (kg): 1327
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £21,255 to £32,475
  • £29,460 (price as tested) includes £865 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 15E
  • CO2 g /km: 132
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

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Performance

  • Diesel (49.6mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1795
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2510
  • Caravan (kg): 1526
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £22,755 to £37,590
  • £38,025 (price as tested) includes £875 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 151
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 990) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Diesel (49.6mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-3250
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  11.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1798
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2510
  • Caravan (kg):  1528
  • Noseweight ( kg):  80

Pricing

  • £34,210 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  17
  • CO2 g /km:  151
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 900kg MTPLM

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Performance

  • Diesel (60.1mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1451
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2096
  • Caravan (kg):  1233
  • Noseweight ( kg):  80

Pricing

  • £27,735 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  20
  • CO2 g /km:  130
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1404kg MTPLM

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Performance

  • Engine: D/4/1968
  • 6 Gear MAN
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.45 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1410
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2030
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1199
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £27,742
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 109
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1470kg MTPLM

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/1968 
  • MAN
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.5 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1526
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2096
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1297
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • On the Road Price: £25,405
  • Total Test price: £26,055
  • Extras fitted: Detachable towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£550)
  • Price range: Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 150PS 4x4 (£25,405) to Škoda Octavia Estate Scout 2.0TDI 184PS 4x4 DSG (£28,200)
  • Insurance group: 20E
  • CO2 g /km: 125
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

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Performance

  • Engine: Petrol / No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1197
  • 6 Gear MAN
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): Power: 104@4500-5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 129@1400-4000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1155
  • Caravan weight (kg): 982
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price: £18,373
  • Insurance group: 13
  • CO2 g /km: 114
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel/No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1968
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): Power: 168@4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.0 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1581
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1344
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price: £30,614
  • Insurance group: 26E
  • CO2 g /km: 149
  • Towable with B licence: No*

 

*may be viable if caravan/trailer tent weight is reduced