differnce between 1.9 TDI match and 2.0 GT TDI?

[traveller88]

Hi,

Does anyone know if there is much difference in fuel economy between the two and is there any internet site that lists these figures?

[paul b]

Hi,

Does anyone know if there is much difference in fuel economy between the two and is there any internet site that lists these figures?

Try www.parkers.co.uk

The 1.9 TDI will be a little bit more economical, but the extra 35bhp of the GT TDI will win your heart when you drive the two of them.

Paul

[zf44]

From an official VW literature...... all relating to a manual gearbox.

1.9 TDi MATCH (5 speed)
Ouput: 105PS
CO2: 132 (Band C Road Tax)
Urban: 43.5 mpg
Extra-urban: 65.7 mpg
Combined: 56.5 mpg

2.0 TDi (140PS) GT SPORT (6 speed)
Output: 140PS
CO2: 145 (Band C Road Tax)
Urban: 41.5 mpg
Extra-urban: 60.1 mpg
Combined: 51.4 mpg

2.0 TDi (170PS) GT SPORT (6 speed)
Output: 170PS
CO2: 156 (Band D Road Tax)
Urban: 36.2 mpg
Extra-urban: 58.9 mpg
Combined: 47.9 mpg

[Nodders]

1.9 tdi match gets armrest, cruise control and highline computer as standard. These are extra on the GT tdi. But the GT tdi gets lowered suspension, sports seats, 17" alloys and GTI style front grill. Personally drive the 170tdi version and the performance is awesome and the engine is very smooth (balancer shafts) and as quiet as a pd engine gets. The 1.9 tdi by comparison is very agricultural. As they say " you pays your money and takes your choice"

[jaygeebee]

I'm looking at changing my mini cooper for a 5 door golf, 05-07 reg but i'm struggling to find the differnce between the 1.9 TDI match and the 2.0 TDI GT.

The dealers haven't been much help and i'm looking for the differnces between them in terms of equipment and performance to help me decide which one to go for.

Any advice?

Thought about both got a 1.9 match because the running costs(insurance) were more to my budget. Cruise control very useful, iPod connector useful and I regularly get 66mpg on 90+ miles journeys to Wales(avg speed 39mph). Easy to drive etc.

[traveller88]

Hi,

Is the 1.9 tdi match equivalent to the 1.9 tdi SE and if not, what are the main differences?

Im also looking to buy either the 1.9 tdi or the 2.0 tdi. Would you say that for 90% of driving conditions the 1.9 would be sufficient or would i miss the extra power of the 2 litre? I drive a mini cooper at the moment, but with a new family a golf would be more suitable.

[zf44]

You tend to get more specification on a MATCH (Body colour door handles, bumper/side strips, multi function steering wheel, armrest with iPOD connection) rather than a SE. Also, have you considered a Golf Plus? It provides ample space for a growing family. The 1.9 TDI engines are more than adequate for town and motorway driving.

[southbynorth]

You tend to get more specification on a MATCH (Body colour door handles, bumper/side strips, multi function steering wheel, armrest with iPOD connection) rather than a SE. Also, have you considered a Golf Plus? It provides ample space for a growing family. The 1.9 TDI engines are more than adequate for town and motorway driving.

What about a GT Sport? recent models come with leather interior, colour coded bumper/sides, 17 inch wheels, armrest and all the auto gadgets you could want...mines (now I have my insurane replacement lol) keeping me very happy

[Remaster]

It's only my opinion, and worth checking with some googling, but I think the 1.9TDi is a more reliable engine. The 2.0TDi is apparently a bored out 1.9 and suffers because of it, especially head gasket failures. As you can see from my sig I've got a 2.0TDi Passat and, whilst I enjoy the power delivery of this engine, I've had TWO replacement engines under warranty. The original engine lasted just under 14k miles, and the first replacement lasted another 9k miles. Apparently, I was just unlucky (understatement of the year), but I've since found out that this engine design is not one of the best in terms of longevity. My car has now covered 29k miles in total (i.e. the second replacement engine has done about 5k) and in warranty until the end of August. I'm a bit worried about what might happen after the warranty runs out!

On both engine failure occasions I had a 1.9TDi Golf courtesy car and it felt fine in terms of performance. The engine has a good 'solid' feel about it that th 2.0TDi seems to lack. Unless you want the extra torque the 1.9 should be a better bet IMO.

hth

[knt]

Consider VW Extended warranty

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/w...d/3-years-plus

once your original warranty runs out if you're worried about repair costs.

It's only my opinion, and worth checking with some googling, but I think the 1.9TDi is a more reliable engine. The 2.0TDi is apparently a bored out 1.9 and suffers because of it, especially head gasket failures. As you can see from my sig I've got a 2.0TDi Passat and, whilst I enjoy the power delivery of this engine, I've had TWO replacement engines under warranty. The original engine lasted just under 14k miles, and the first replacement lasted another 9k miles. Apparently, I was just unlucky (understatement of the year), but I've since found out that this engine design is not one of the best in terms of longevity. My car has now covered 29k miles in total (i.e. the second replacement engine has done about 5k) and in warranty until the end of August. I'm a bit worried about what might happen after the warranty runs out!

On both engine failure occasions I had a 1.9TDi Golf courtesy car and it felt fine in terms of performance. The engine has a good 'solid' feel about it that th 2.0TDi seems to lack. Unless you want the extra torque the 1.9 should be a better bet IMO.

hth