I test drove the Kodiaq 2.0 TDI 150PS 4X4 DSG SE L today. I'll only mention the main differences between this and the petrol version which I drove yesterday:
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Compared to petrol, diesel engine is a bit noisy. The Tiguan diesel was more hushed in comparison, although the Kodiaq is noticeably quieter than Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe. The engine hesitates to put power into the wheels when starting, but once it gets going, oodles of power keep coming and it pulls really well. I also tried some bumpy roads. There was a bit of body roll, but not too much. It soaked up bumps very well without DCC. The 7 speed DSG gearbox was slick, only making its presence felt with gear change when you're trying to push it harder. The C pillars are large and rear camera is useful to judge whether you're properly parked in the bay or not.
The sharpest handling SUV I've ever driven is Jaguar F Pace; this isn't far off I must say!
Compared to my 2013 Mercedes E 220 CDI, the engine is slightly less noisy, but the bigger difference is near absence of road and wind noise.
Overall, I'm pleased that I chose the petrol version. It is more refined and quieter, and accelerates very well from start. My main driving is within city, and I have no interest in pulling a caravan.
http://www.kodiaqforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=407
Compared to petrol, diesel engine is a bit noisy. The Tiguan diesel was more hushed in comparison, although the Kodiaq is noticeably quieter than Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe. The engine hesitates to put power into the wheels when starting, but once it gets going, oodles of power keep coming and it pulls really well. I also tried some bumpy roads. There was a bit of body roll, but not too much. It soaked up bumps very well without DCC. The 7 speed DSG gearbox was slick, only making its presence felt with gear change when you're trying to push it harder. The C pillars are large and rear camera is useful to judge whether you're properly parked in the bay or not.
The sharpest handling SUV I've ever driven is Jaguar F Pace; this isn't far off I must say!
Compared to my 2013 Mercedes E 220 CDI, the engine is slightly less noisy, but the bigger difference is near absence of road and wind noise.
Overall, I'm pleased that I chose the petrol version. It is more refined and quieter, and accelerates very well from start. My main driving is within city, and I have no interest in pulling a caravan.