How comfortable are the vrS rear seats?

Spence2 · 10-12-2006, 19:00

Hello folks,

I have an Octy vrs estate on order (delivery in February). Whilst I was out with the better half this weekend I called in at a dealer so she could have a look at a vrS. For the first time I tried the back seat and I have to say that the seat back seemed very firm if not to say hard, although the squab was fine. This was the hatch not the estate but I presume they would be similar.

When carrying passengers in the rear anyone had comments about their comfort?

Makefish · 10-12-2006, 19:14

I would agree with you that the rear seats appear to be firm. On the one occassion I spent any length of time in the rear it was quite comfortable but then again I was quite tired!!.

vRSLen · 10-12-2006, 19:16

The only time I have been in the back of an Octavia was the local taxi. Comfortable
enough for me.

Jonno VRs · 10-12-2006, 19:24

I couldn't give a monkeys - I always sit in the front!

I haven't had any complaints though but to be honest if I had they would have been walking....!

Spence2 · 11-12-2006, 23:39

Thanks for the replies, few that they are, I can only assume that it hasn't proven to be an issue for other owners. As a motorcyclist I find that it is often the firmer seats that are more comfortable over distance rather than the softer and apparently more plush seats. Just that in a car you sort of expect something a little more cossetting, although BMW seats are often quite firm at first aquaintance.

Not a major downside as I don't carry passengers all that often but I do like them to be comfortable when I do, guess it's the caring side of me. If I'm frightening them with my natural pace at least they can feel comfortable whilst feeling ill at ease!!

MrkyMrk · 12-12-2006, 21:52

They don't appear to offer much lateral support if you're thinking of some 4-up demonstrations in the twisties, but that makes them all the more accomodating for the kiddie seats that are a near-permanent fixture in mine...

Enjoy the car

10-12-2006, 19:00	#1
Spence2 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? Hello folks, I have an Octy vrs estate on order (delivery in February). Whilst I was out with the better half this weekend I called in at a dealer so she could have a look at a vrS. For the first time I tried the back seat and I have to say that the seat back seemed very firm if not to say hard, although the squab was fine. This was the hatch not the estate but I presume they would be similar. When carrying passengers in the rear anyone had comments about their comfort?

10-12-2006, 19:14	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,173 Thanks: 173 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? I would agree with you that the rear seats appear to be firm. On the one occassion I spent any length of time in the rear it was quite comfortable but then again I was quite tired!!. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

10-12-2006, 19:16	#3
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,054 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? The only time I have been in the back of an Octavia was the local taxi. Comfortable enough for me. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

10-12-2006, 19:24	#4
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 9 Thanked 46 Times in 45 Posts	Re: How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? I couldn't give a monkeys - I always sit in the front! I haven't had any complaints though but to be honest if I had they would have been walking....! __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

11-12-2006, 23:39	#5
Spence2 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? Thanks for the replies, few that they are, I can only assume that it hasn't proven to be an issue for other owners. As a motorcyclist I find that it is often the firmer seats that are more comfortable over distance rather than the softer and apparently more plush seats. Just that in a car you sort of expect something a little more cossetting, although BMW seats are often quite firm at first aquaintance. Not a major downside as I don't carry passengers all that often but I do like them to be comfortable when I do, guess it's the caring side of me. If I'm frightening them with my natural pace at least they can feel comfortable whilst feeling ill at ease!!

12-12-2006, 21:52	#6
MrkyMrk Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 912 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: How comfortable are the vrS rear seats? They don't appear to offer much lateral support if you're thinking of some 4-up demonstrations in the twisties, but that makes them all the more accomodating for the kiddie seats that are a near-permanent fixture in mine... Enjoy the car __________________ *Mark*

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