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A3, 1.8 TFSI or 2.0 TDI

  • 22-06-2016 12:29pm
    #1
    howareyoudoin'
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭


    Won't pretend to know much about cars, have driven only diesel in the past (more you accident than design). Now looking at changing my 2005 A4 1.9 TDI a 2014 A3, but am confused about what engine to opt for. I know there are economic reasons for choosing different engine sizes & fuel types, but I really just want to understand drive quality (if that's even the right term). For some reason, I associate the smaller petrol engine with being as lively as a larger Diesel engine, but not as being as sturdy / tough. Is there anything in this?


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  • #2
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Whats your annual mileage?

    For most people driving a diesel is out of necessity. i.e They do large mileage and its a compromise to get good mix of economy and power. If you do average or below average mileage the petrol tends to be a better choice.

    The petrol engine is 180HP, there is a 150 and 180HP variant in the diesel. You could test drive both. If you have driven diesel cars all your life you may prefer it


  • #3
    howareyoudoin'
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭howareyoudoin'


    Thanks Conzy. When I originally bought the A4 I was doing about 36,000 km per yr. But now, thanks to a much shorter commute, I'm doing 16,000 km max, realistically, I'd say I've averaged closer to 13,000 km in the last 2 - 3 years. Will try your advice.


  • #4
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,076 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    Petrol it is so.


  • #5
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    howareyoudoin' wrote: »
    Won't pretend to know much about cars, have driven only diesel in the past (more you accident than design). Now looking at changing my 2005 A4 1.9 TDI a 2014 A3, but am confused about what engine to opt for. I know there are economic reasons for choosing different engine sizes & fuel types, but I really just want to understand drive quality (if that's even the right term). For some reason, I associate the smaller petrol engine with being as lively as a larger Diesel engine, but not as being as sturdy / tough. Is there anything in this?

    I wouldn't pay extra towards the 1.8 TSI. I did not have a lot to do with it, only in an Octavia for a bit, but it seemed no stronger than 1.4. Only once you rev it, it gets some punch...


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