1.4tsi 122bhp or 2.0tdi 140bhp

[lchrisl]

Going to order the car tomorrow dont know what one to get.i have seen alot of people on here have gone for the 1.4tsi 122 bhp i have only test driven the 2.0tdi 110bhp as that was the only one they had in what do you think i should go for?

[bilen123]

Brochure says the TDI's are DFP. Remember, these filters clog up very quickly if the car is not used on long runs. That is why I opted for a 1.4 TSI as our car car will only be used for the school run

Caution - from a another thread..... the TDIs have cambelts and the 1.4 has a timing chain (need to check to be sure) so that might sway you
Caution - TSI 1.4 recommended fuel is super-unleaded for the best consumption (need to check though) and this is 5p/litre more epxensive then unleaded

[lchrisl]

i decided to get the 2.0tdi it should be here end of april early may cant wait lol

[WeegieBob]

Probably too late as you'll have ordered your car by now - however I've test driven the 140 Tdi and even with only 8 miles on the clock it was very smooth & responsive.

I was given a newspaper road test on the new Golf and the critic reckoned that the 140 was the better option of the two diesels if you wanted better performance at a slight cost in economy - and of course the extra £500 for a 140.

I've ordered a 140 Tdi as I was supplied with the Mk V version last year when my Mercedes was in for warranty work and the car blew my socks off! Talk about giving the competition an opportunity.

WeegieBob.

[iallen1@btinter]

The fuel and performance figures are nearly exactly the same for the 110 and 140 diesel, i went for the 1.4tsi 122bhp and its only 0.2 seconds slower to 60mph than the 140 diesel, tremendous power and a lot cheaper. I only do 6000 a year so couldnt justify a diesel

[knt]

Yup, if you don't do many miles per annum then petrol will be a better buy than a diesel.

Considering the premium price for diesel version and also diesel fuel.

[CharlesCourtney]

Caution - TSI 1.4 recommended fuel is super-unleaded for the best consumption (need to check though) and this is 5p/litre more epxensive then unleaded

Are you sure - I have the 1.4 TSI in my 3 month old Golf Plus and it clearly stated 95 (or Normal) - this replaces a 55 plate 1.6 FSI which was 98 (super)

As an aside I must say that the 1.4 TSI is a superb engine (I have the 7 speed DSG with it) and it is so responsive and far better than the 1.6 with the old auto box. The 1.6 was not bad as long as it was drinking the aforementioned 98 Super-unleaded..

[bilen123]

Hi Charles

I am quoting what the brochure says.....it does actually say normal unleaded but with a note next to that statement that says ...for optimum results you need to use super-unleaded. (I can not rtememeber the exact wording)

Consumption is key for us so I would not like to see it comprised or do damage to my engine by using normal unleaded.
I would like very much to use normal unleaded as it is cheaper!

[CharlesCourtney]

Hi Charles

I am quoting what the brochure says.....it does actually say normal unleaded but with a note next to that statement that says ...for optimum results you need to use super-unleaded. (I can not rtememeber the exact wording)

On the Golf Plus brochure i have it says this (my bold)

Thanks to the knock control, unleaded four star (at least 95 RON) can be used instead of unleaded Super plus. In order to achieve maximum fuel consumption benefits on the FSI engine, Ultra Low Sulphur Petrol (ULSP) must be used.

I cant remember what it says in the manual - will look tonight, but the sticker on the fuel filler only says 95 (with no mention of 98) on the 1.6 FSI I had it said 95/98 - and would not run very well on 95

Consumption is key for us so I would not like to see it comprised or do damage to my engine by using normal unleaded.
I would like very much to use normal unleaded as it is cheaper!

Well I use normal unleaded and get slightly better fuel economy than I did with the 1.6 FSI on 98.

[bilen123]

Thanks for this...I will double check the brochure tonight myself but if I recall it sounds like they are saying the same for the 1.4TSI (122) as they said to you for your golf plus (because of knock control normal is ok but you get the best results using super)

Dealer just back and said use super-unleaded