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Audi A3 1.4TFSI vs 1.0TFSI

  • 10-09-2020 9:39am
    #1
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭


    Looking at getting small bore A3 TFSI instead of going diesel : mileage doesn't warranty diesel palaver.

    Currently 2 in the running: a 1.4TFSI and a newer 1.0TFSI

    And general experience of both: the good/bad/ugly. Coming from an 06 Clio 1.2, so don't be comparing it to my usual fare !!

    I see one in Trinity Motors in Wexford, so any views on them welcome too, by PM if preferred.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • #2
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,614 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    I had the pleasure of having both engines in Octavia's the 1.4 was by far the nicer engine. Smoother, more powerful and much better on juice.


  • #3
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    I'd see could I get a test drive in both tbh. You'd imagine the 1.4 would be better but that may not be correct.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    getting test drives not proving to be easy: can't really rock up to garage A just for a test drive in a car for sale in garage B. Wouldn't be fair really.

    I've driven a 1.4TFSI in VW myself and thought it good, but no experience at all of the 1.0

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    My thinking is that garages love people taking test drives and it is the opportunity they need to do their job and convert the prospect - even if they’re ‘not interested in buying anything today’


  • #6
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭MarkN


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    My thinking is that garages love people taking test drives and it is the opportunity they need to do their job and convert the prospect - even if they’re ‘not interested in buying anything today’

    The 1.0 is a 3 cylinder if that something that might bother you.


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  • #7
    Mooooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,611 ✭✭✭Mooooo


    The 1.0 comes in 95 and 110 to guises I think. Reviewers seem to think the 110 hp 1.0 is the one to go for over the 1.4, whether they say that because is may be just the more popular mid range one or due to the engine itself I dunno. Thinking of a Skoda Kamiq with either of those as well for the mother so interested to hear of any opinions on either engine


  • #8
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,614 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    I hated the 1 litre from the start, rough around town and the stop start was horrible. It was disappointingly thirsty too. I had the 1.4 before that and it was beautiful, so smooth and bags of torque, always in the mid 40's mpg, 47 on a long spin, both cars were dsg.


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