Sportline 85 vs Selection 85
I get to choose a company car again. Right now, I’m driving a Cupra Leon ST 1.5 eTSI with 150 PS. The Cupra is fine on its own. It’s sometimes a little too long for city driving but it handles well in all conditions.
My driving profile:
- 21 km one way to work
- About 800 km across Germany twice a year
- Occasionally 250 km one way
- Cruising speed on the highway around 160 km/h
- Annual mileage: 20,000 km
Must-haves:
- Trailer hitch (only for trailers I’m allowed to tow with a Class B license)
- Plus package or its equivalent features
My ideal vehicle:
- Sportline 85
- Trailer hitch
= Total price: 52,060 €
Yesterday, my boss gave me a guideline: I should ideally stay under a gross list price of 50,000 €.
So the following combinations remain:
- Sportline 60, custom color, trailer hitch - 47,560 €
- Selection 85, Plus Package, trailer Hitch - 49.600 €
- Sportline 60, custom color, Advanced Package, trailer hitch - 49.580 €
- Selection 60, custom color, custom wheels, Advanced Package, Winter Package, trailer hitch - €49,620
- Selection 85, custom color, Plus Package, trailer hitch - €50,380
I haven’t test-driven an Elroq yet because none of the dealerships in this region have one in stock.
My questions for you:
- The power-to-weight ratio of the 65 is slightly lower than that of my Cupra. Is that noticeable in everyday driving? Will the 65 still feel (more) responsive?
- How does it handle on the highway? I’m aware that I’ll have to charge more often when driving faster - but that doesn’t bother me much. I take a short break every 250 km or so anyway. Above 130 km/h, the 65 is supposed to accelerate about the same as my Cupra - is that true?
- What do you think of the visual differences between the Sportline and Selection models? I have to admit that, to me, the differences aren't as noticeable as I thought they'd be - at least in pictures.
- How do you feel about the 20“ tires and the lowered suspension in everyday driving? Do you find them more of a nuisance? On the other hand: Are the 19” tires significantly more comfortable?
- And: Based on my driving profile and requirements, which combination would you choose?
// Edit: Our winters tend to be mild. If there’s any significant snow or ice here at all, it doesn’t last long.