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Topic: VW Golf, can it really tow?
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07/10/2013 at 9:02pm
Location: fife Outfit: vw t5 adria isonzo
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my partner has a mk5 golf estate,140bhp tdi. tows our swift charisma 1335kgs no probs. gets nearly 70 mpg back and forward to work.is a good car BUT my skoda is much better,bigger boot more comfortable seats and better ride.golf has sport suspension as standard which is good for towing
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09/10/2013 at 9:21am
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A definite yes is the answer, of course you need to do the math first yourself, as not all VW Golfs are listed on the matching websites, and that includes the sites that the dealers use.
I drive a VW Golf 1.6 TDi BlueMotion 5 Door Hatch 2012 plate Mk6 and that is good to 1300kg all up towing weight, based on the car's kerb weight it is a firms car and one of my colleagues tows a Avondale Dart 5 berth with no problems at all, exact same model Golf.
When I get around to buying a caravan I will be going for a Adria SportLine PX (aka Altea Tay 432PX) a nice fixed bed, which will be around a 90% match when loaded.
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10/10/2013 at 1:05pm
Location: Kennington OXFORD Outfit: 2005 Eccles Sterling Topaz 2 berth
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Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 07/10/2013
Golf has sport suspension as standard which is good for towing
Good point that - perhaps why our Saab 9-3 estate tows so well, it also has Sport suspension. Steady as a rock, even when being passed by 90mph White Van Man!!
I like the look and specs of the Superb, would love an estate version as my next car but 'er indoors says we can't afford another car yet.....boohoo....
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14/10/2013 at 4:55pm
Location: Nottingham Outfit: Hyundai i30 se and Bailey Ranger 460 2
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Now looking at the Octavia 1.6 TDI CR Elegance estate, a 2010 model.
Looks nice, mpg and road tax look acceptable, much more affordable than the 2 litre.
Can easily fit the dogs in the back and kids too, as the only family car it's got to be versatile.
Opinions on the 1.6 engine for towing a van??
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