For The extra money the SE specification costs goes a long way, with parking sensors, air-conditioning, electric rear windows, metallic paint and alloy wheels all featuring here.
Against This engine is no ball of fire, and welcome though the extra kit is, it makes this version much dearer than the S-trimmed equivalent.
Pound for pound, this is our favourite version of the Roomster, with a good list of standard equipment and a reasonable engine.
The Skoda Roomster offers big family space for small-car money.
It’s not the most conventional-looking car, but the love-it or loathe-it styling does clothe a car that’s incredibly useful for those needing spacious and practical transport.
The rear seats are very flexible, and slide and fold, as well as being removable - giving you the choice between passenger- and luggage space.
There’s a decent boot, too, although the small engines struggle to produce good performance if the Roomster is fully loaded. They are frugal, though, with all the petrol choices managing around 40mpg;the diesel versions adding a good 10mpg to that, and the Greenline II managing more than 67mpg.
The diesels make most sense on the road, even if they’re a bit raucous around town. The ride is decent in all, though the pseudo-4x4 Scout models come with loftier suspension which is a bit firmer. It’s not four-wheel drive, which makes it a bit pointless, really.
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