The REV Test: Small estate cars. Peugeot 308 SW vs Skoda Octavia estate vs Volkswagen Golf estate

[@robertl2856]

Well done girls you always bring fun to the world of motors

[@mancuinist]

The 308, by far the better looking car on the outside!

[@arniewheeler4673]

i have one, GTline model, love it

[@filipse7067]

@Walter White May I asked for your opinion? I get that you don't like the Peugeot, but do you really have to write the same freakin sh*t under every comment that includes something positive about peugeot? At least Peugeots don't start rusting after only a few years unlike volkswagen cars.

[@scoopermg8226]

@Walter White you think vag products don't have electrical issues? It happens very frequently but doesn't fit in with your unconscious bias.

[@jafyfaen]

But on the Inside 🤮🤮

[@malc.s.5373]

I agree, brilliant design, but that dashboard...give me proper switches any day. That put me off buying one.

[@Cup.rs280]

In this case I'd take the Peugeot the others are too conservative for me

[@JfLSpawny]

I have owned 2 308 SW GT line's both top of the range with 2.0 turbo diesel, best cars ive ever owned, i highlt reccomend one, shame they have ditched that engine and now offwr a 1.5 in its place, and i got a lot of attention from people asking what it was etc even a ford dealership were all over it

[@asb1439]

Thank you for taking the time to put this medium sized estate comparison together. It certainly doesn't appeal to the widest of audience but it is one of the very few out there. It provides a really good mix of practical observations and things that could be deal breakers when shopping for such cars. Please keep these REV videos coming, they get better by the episode. I particular enjoy the jokes and growing chemistry between the presenters.

[@kramsniggah4333]

I've got the Skoda Octavia estate SE L 2 l diesel with DSG. Fast, very comfortable and reasonably well built. Compared with my previous Mondeo 2.0l disel Titanium X BE the Ford is leagues ahead with build quality and handling. To be honest though the Skoda DSG is gorgeous to drive with oodles of grunt and makes the Mondeo feel sluggish on acceleration and response.

[@baptpopeil]

It's funny how tastes differ between countries. In continental Europe, most automotive magazines and websites praise the Peugeot for its solid dynamics and chassis, yet the only country saying it is uninspiring and too soft is Britain...

[@livc444111]

baptpopeil to be fair the roads in the UK are awful and very different to continental Europe. Peugeot's are great on smooth tarmac but too wallowy for broken B-roads

[@baptpopeil]

livc444111 I see your point. Thanks for the explanation :)

[@MrBreakingBud]

most English car magazines are funded by VAG and Ford ads, not very difficult to understand. there are B-roads in bad condition in all European countries

[@stuco81]

@@livc444111 Wouldnt you want soft and wallowy on a poor b-road!?

[@livc444111]

stuco81 not soft and wallowy to the point where it never settles. It makes the driving uncomfortable and rear passengers feel sick

[@runnerup9786]

"Do you need a wand to do it? No just a finger" 🤣 Love my 308, relaxing and quiet, would love an SW.

[@bassmanjura]

Skoda is not anymore a budget car, price looks good when it says from ..., but if you go for better engine and some spec it will climb up much more than other brands.. currently the Peugeot 308 SW 1.5 diesel 130hp with loads of specs is sold in Slovakia for about 18k€. The similar Skoda will not go under 20k.

[@kristiaan1]

and the 1.6 TDI is paired with archaic 5 speed manual box. I found deals on 308 SW 1.2 130 hp AT for under 18000€. Octavia Combi 1.5 TSI DSG is over 21000.

[@kristiaan1]

@Viggen does it? cause most of VWAG 1.6 TDI vehicles have 5 speed manual, didn't know octavia was different.

[@russcattell955i]

There is a good reason why not all cars have built in satnav. For my Skoda it was a €600 option & you are tied into that software. Plug in stand alone units start at €50 & you can take with you for other use. Also the smart phone link up always uses the latest software & is free. Finally, when I am on a new route I read road signs & consult a paper map if needed.

[@russcattell955i]

Although GPS is great for locating your position on the planet, some of the satnav route software is woeful at finding the best route. I have a GPS chartplotter on my boat but calculate the navigation myself.

[@paulcfyeung]

Your videos keep getting better each time, the chemistry between the three here is way better than the earlier videos, well done!

[@richardperriman2819]

So good to see VBH again!

[@zidane4537]

Skoda Octavia combi is a "small estate car". Alright then.

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

Is the same thing I think, if a 610 littlers in the boots space isn't big for them, I don't know what could be (which also beat tons of SUVs in that way)

[@mathurinkerbouchard8931]

I guess they called it small because of the Octavia's big brother, the Superb estate.

[@V_S_Meti]

I love Skoda Cars.

[@jackbrown2325]

Strange thing is not that many do ..............until they get one = enlightenment .

[@MartinKillips]

Lovely to hear three women reviewing a car rather than the usual guff from men. Something distinctly different in their approach - I really enjoyed them.

[@Chipchase780]

If the Fabia estate is classed as a small estate, how can the Octavia be classed as the same ?

[@ynotnilknarf39]

These are medium sized, they are wrong in their labelling size wise.

[@bingbong4427]

Glad i watched this , was thinking of an Octavia next, but the VRS model. This has helped me decide.

[@Bates.N1]

I think it's very silly to have an octavia and a golf as they are basically the same have an i30 or astra

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

Who edited this video, have done an amazing job! Simply outstanding

[@AutoTraderTV]

Thank you! We've passed your comments onto the editor.

[@ilcapitanoalexandr8698]

Auto Trader Thank you, have an awesome week! 👌

[@jeroen2082]

The Peugeot has actually a very nice driving experience if you give it some time to get used to the small steering wheel. You are also supposed to watch over the steering wheel to see the instruments .

[@motopapsiofficial]

Peugeot all the way

[@filipse7067]

but with the 1.6 diesel

[@PONKEYWAG]

Not surprised Skoda picked as no1, they are great all rounders, the Peugeot looks great on the outside, but only the one screen to do everything wouldn't make me feel safe, having to look at the screen just to alter the heating or put on air con, so distracting when you're on busy roads. Shame there wasn't the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra included for comparison

[@jonvahajylkka5036]

Erin Baker has the best comments!

[@mattphilpot293]

The Peugeot they have a low range one. You can get a 1.6l or 2.0l

[@DaraM73]

Shampooing with caffeine is beneficial to aerodynamic drag reduction too

[@michaelmcsoot]

Wow!!! I have to say one of the best test I have watched in long time!!! Well done!!!

[@Bobbyabafarida]

Thanks ladies 4 the nice review :)

[@paulb9453]

Very funny, and useful tips, great video

[@shyltgt4426]

Interesting video. Thanks.

[@davidhayes4814]

If I have to have a small estate, the Golf R Estate ticks all the boxes.

[@MickDavies]

David Hayes yep I got one a week ago, Wolfsburg. It's the best car I've owned.

[@lestercontrols3992]

Skoda octavia vrs dsg, will smack its arse tho

[@kristiaan1]

except with over 4,5 metres in length it's not really small at all.

[@shanjanusman9974]

04:20 sunroof rocks!

[@billhesford6098]

Is it short people who can't see the dash in the Peugeot? Quite a few reviewers seem to have no issue, even like it, others can't see through the steering wheel. Which would be awful! Nice review, thanks.

[@kristiaan1]

no, it's the people unable to understand the wheels is supposed to be UNDER the dials, and too lazy to set a proper driving position.

[@robcowdrey2611]

Vicki completely missed the point of the small wheel in the Peugeot. Then again this is a pro VW review in the first place.

[@yianmusic]

Ladies and Gentlemen, be aware, French cars have no chance to survive 90% of the review by British No matter on the French cars or comparing the French cars to the others. Why it has be like this? The worse cases I am afraid is that there aren't any evidence of bais.

[@timjeklar8699]

In slovenia is skoda octavia more expensive then vw golf

[@leonf4638]

i'm sorry but i think that the peugeot 308 is the best

[@jmra9793]

Ata least the mostra beautifull

[@Pavel-xh4xi]

Reviewing the 308 and not knowing about it-Cockpit is… I won’t say bad words! Instantly closed after this: 2:03

[@robking6968]

How does making a tent prove which car is the better estate car?

[@loverichardson9954]

Rob King boot size probably

[@shroomyesc]

It's a skit, essentially. They just list the actual booth capacity afterwards :)

[@Szuriamb]

308 T9 has 553L, not 660l.

[@jamiecox2506]

Was this filmed at Chertsey Bridge, in Surrey?

[@BoilingPointuk]

Does astra not have an estate. Their pretty good to drive 2016 (65) on

[@kdas4085]

Good one👌🏽

[@mauropedro1541]

Beautiful girls doing a beautiful job. Love the accent.

[@gusrut]

Why are they building tents?

[@swanblake]

I would got Mazda 6 estate or Kia Optima estate

[@fnagdungdagint]

Octavia is not a small estate, it is a normal one. Fabia is a small estate

[@cuajocuajocuajo]

6:10 well done, that quite summarizes most women buying cars

[@mehimre9249]

Aw poor seat Leon ST... We feel you being left out :(

[@KanishQQuotes]

Then that would make it just a comparison between vw cars

[@MiniEggs1999]

Just saw the outtakes 'advert' .... more of that should stay on the reel :)

[@AutoTraderTV]

We agree entirely. We'll see what we can do in the next series!

[@MiniEggs1999]

Auto Trader 👍 more of the natural laughter about whatever is of the moment. VBH on the bonnet made me laugh....it had something of Katherine Ryan’s humour about it 🤣

[@ynotnilknarf39]

The Octavia's boot pillars are insanely wide, virtually no-one talks about vision around the pillars in motors, as for needing sat-nav, well given the propensity for them to be frankly dog shit and worse distracting for drivers they should never be allowed in motors at all. Doubly worse is when you get media screens in them so even more crap for drivers to fiddle with and have an excuse for mowing some unsuspecting person down! Out of the three if I had to choose it would be the Pug but I'd rather have a leon ST or a Civic tourer in this class.

[@MiniEggs1999]

I just assumed you guys had staff for erecting your tents on your glamping trips :) Looking forward to the big estates review with an E class in it

[@swanblake]

Mini Eggs what do you mean, "you people"?

[@AutoTraderTV]

Haha, not just yet Mini Eggs... you'll probably have seen at 2.25 that Rach isn't the happiest of campers (and forgot how a pop-up tent worked)...!

[@MiniEggs1999]

The video of her repacking the pop-up tent .... now that would be reality TV :)

[@AutoTraderTV]

That's where we got the 'staff' involved... think it took two cameramen and Rach wrestling with it to get it back in the bag. Those things are NOT easy!!

[@MiniEggs1999]

Ah that explains the lack of footage .... probably for the best 🤣

[@shanjanusman9974]

I love the fact mellienial is in this feature lol

[@tristanyoung1247]

My pick is the skoda the Best of these three.

[@filipse7067]

no healthy human being should ever buy an 1.2 petrol engine. Especially if you can choose between it and the best diesel engine on the world.; the 1.6 hdi!!!!

[@dzonibravo7867]

Golf is polished, mature...all that non-mesurable shit that means nothing.

[@the701squad1]

Tepid review thank god Rory arrived

[@ThinkCleverAndSmart]

Why did you have to bring up the old jokes again?! That are not suitable for 2018, not even any of the 2000s. It still won so it just proves how good it is.

[@bighes100]

Why not have a Seat estate too so they're all VAG..... pointless test.

[@buruiana1]

skoda was the obvious winner. that car is reeeed :)))

[@MrLee1m]

Shorten the video and please cut out the tent rubbish.

[@Pipsicle330]

Well said VBH, that Peugeot dashboard design is abysmal. I can’t see the dials in it either.

[@livc444111]

pipsicle move the steering wheel or move the seat.

[@Pipsicle330]

livc444111 Or move into a car where you can set both to your ideal position AND see the dials!

[@livc444111]

pipsicle You are either a weirdly shaped person or your 'normal' seating position isnt correct. The dial cluster has been designed purposely to be visible without being obstructed by the wheel

[@Pipsicle330]

livc444111 This is old news, there have been reports for years that loads of people simply cannot see the dials in 208 and 308. It is an absolutely crap design. I can see the dials in 3008, Peugeot has done a much better job at making them easier to see but 208 and 308 are a awful.

[@tonyb1223]

There should be no issue once you set up the driving position on the 308, the 3008's got it spot on and having had both a 208 and a MK 2 308 (im 5ft 10), I had no issues finding a comfortable position where i can see the dials on any of them. Aircon, yup it can be a pain, sort of fixed in the 3008 with a shortcut button but Peugeot used the same interior on its pre and post facelift 308 (this looks like a pre facelift which is a little confusing as the post has more safety features).

[@ToaoPanthera]

its to obvously scipted, (trying to. hard) sorry girls

[@robcowdrey2611]

..by the VAG marketing dept.

[@Chriswales]

This must have been filmed ages ago, it's been hot here for weeks and they're all warped up.

[@Mr0Judo0Man]

3 weeks ago?

[@Chriswales]

Martin Design More like 3 months ago. It's likely the whole series was filmed over a few weeks and is being slowly drip fed out.

[@Mr0Judo0Man]

Can't see how that's a problem :-D they film Bake-off in the summer and its on TV November time?

[@Chriswales]

Didn't say it was, just making an observation ;-)

[@AutoTraderTV]

Hi Chris and Martin! As you can see, we did indeed film these vids over winter/spring. Can't quite believe we had -7 while filming when we look outside now...!

[@markart157]

it's funny how these people are saying small estates car while the cars look huge on front of them and look nothing small

[@mickadatwist1620]

Civic estate eats these for brekki

[@yahoodlums]

Aren't the Golf and Octavia basically the same car?

[@henjoh69]

ray dollars yes, yes they are

[@bighes100]

ray dollars Yeah pointless test really when there's other makes.

[@lumajs]

Not quite. If you actually watch this video, you will learn that the Octavia is longer, faster, more relaxing, more powerful, just better, and cheaper than the Golf. It also offers more room for entertainment by Škoda jokes than the Volkswagen does. Those are reasons why Octavia won gold and Golf got the silver.

[@valentinnikolov7503]

In fact interior looks the same but when you drive it, Octavia is really noisy car. I had a chance to drive Peugeot with automatic 6 speed gear box and it feels really better than Octavia's. It is transparent for the driver. Octavia's automatic gear box is really slow.

[@kristiaan1]

@@lumajs 1) octavia isn't cheaper in all markets 2) octavia feels way cheaper on the inside compared to other cars 3) octavia may be more relaxing but tend to understeer way more in moose test compared to golf or 308 for that matter 4) faster? if so, by minimal margin. it's got the same engines as the golf.

[@amazingpolishhistory]

‘Millennial’ 😂😂

[@unclemarky3]

terrible video si tenes un *308* segui en Instagram *308_official* ahi aportamos nuestros 308... les expido abrazo Saludos

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

Sköda Octavia Estate small? I see it huge, if 610 littlers in the trunk isn't big for you ladies, I don't know what could be. By the way better would be the Sköda Fabia Combi, fix it better in this category

[@alansimpson432]

As for the Peugeot, Learn to adapt.

[@alex123browne]

This is hilariously bad to watch. It's like Vicki is teaching kids how to drive and be "journalist"s. "I love bright red cars"....there's a car journalist there ! Come on!!!!! ****

[@cheekymonkey3154]

These girls are proper catty with each other. Proper modern women with passive aggresive insults at each other that no man would ever get away with these days. Nice to see three gals with balls? Nah, not actually a nice vibe if I'm honest.

[@williambelford9661]

WTF has putting a tent up got to do with a car review?

[@alfamonk]

At least take them out of the car park!

[@yamahass66]

Nothing of value from the video chosing car.

[@gregmayled]

Cringe

[@MOSSFEEN]

Peugeot very stylish on the outside DISASTER on the inside Skoda all day long or our Seat leon ST 300 wicked

[@kristiaan1]

I have sat in almost all compact estates and I found the perceived quality of 308 interior better than anything else including the famous Golf. Leon, Megane and Octavia look and feel really cheap on the inside. Just try to close the doors, the sound will tell.

[@vikingraiders4138]

The Skoda Octavia reviewer (blue jacket) is such an angry lesbian.

[@michaelk1471]

Erin Baker is a mother with 4 children. Viking Raiders...

[@vikingraiders4138]

@@michaelk1471 You'd never of guessed.

[@tslondon422]

these three should stay in the kitchen

[@davidwalsh8241]

Wouldn't take a Peugeot if giving for nothing.

[@jeanneoone3593]

Peugeot 308 bomb

[@gamerguru2924]

its like female footy pundits they just choose wrong ppl. women are fine but nothing they said was from ppl who know cars well