Which engine would you opt for?

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:09

Today I dragged my friends to the local motor show so I could have a good old look at two particular cars that I am interested in. One of them I have only seen in photos and am pleased to say it was love at first sight when we finally met.

I was straight with the dealer and said there is no way I am ordering new as I cannot justify that amount on a car. He then offered me the car for a whole day

so I will be taking him up on it some time very soon. The car is the new A3 convertible and the demo is the 1.8T Sportline.

I have investigated the engine choices on the Audi website and I am now asking the opinion of you lovely people as the engine I choose will be as a comparison to my Fabia VRS. So firstly, I love the way my car drives. I'm not sure if it's the torque of it being a diesel, or the fact that it's just a small nippy car but what I want is to still have that zipping around factor in the Audi.

So, out of the choices (petrol and diesel) which one do you think is going to be the closest to the sort of drive I'm getting already?

1.8 TSFI
2.0 TSFI
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI

I thank you

Allams Skoda · 19-07-2008, 22:13

What is your annual mileage and where do you do your miles?

Are you buying it on HP, PCP or contract hire?

yegnold · 19-07-2008, 22:14

My guess would be that the 2.0TDI would drive in a similar fashion to the current 1.9TDI unit in your VRS. However I imagine that the 2.0TSFI would be faster. Don't know without looking at specs, though!

Mater · 19-07-2008, 22:17

I would say the 1.8TFSi

if you want most power then obviously the 2.0TFSi but then you have to factor in insurance etc.

Plus the 1.8TFSi will be better on fuel.

I wouldnt touch a diesel at the moment. the cost of fuel for them is extortionate

HTH

Carl

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesRothwell

What is your annual mileage and where do you do your miles?

Are you buying it on HP, PCP or contract hire?

I suppose I do less than 10k and it's on A and B roads. I will be buying mostly from trade in and some cash. Does this make a difference to how close it will be to my car

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegnold

My guess would be that the 2.0TDI would drive in a similar fashion to the current 1.9TDI unit in your VRS.

Thanks

postmanpat · 19-07-2008, 22:32

Or indeed the 1.9 TDi, but the 1.8 would probably be the one I would go for. Don't fancy your chances of finding a 2nd hand A3 convertable tho

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:35

There are some on autotrader already but as I said to the dealer, the purpose of my visit was for a future purchase. I have looked again on the website and can disregard the 1.9TDI.

pittVRS · 19-07-2008, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

I suppose I do less than 10k and it's on A and B roads. I will be buying mostly from trade in and some cash. Does this make a difference to how close it will be to my car

What measurement is your inside leg? Does the car have a full size spare wheel? What is the Capital of Nepal? How many times in the average year do you plan to travel to Sodding Titbury?

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:38

Hahahahahahahahaha!! I can always count on you RJ

It's no use asking for my inside leg measurement again, you will never be ready

postmanpat · 19-07-2008, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

There are some on autotrader already .

Not exactly at 2nd hand prices tho when comparing to list

anonymouse · 19-07-2008, 22:44

Do they supply periscopes for erm, smaller, drivers ?

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:46

I do believe I saw that on the options list along with the rain sensor and heated seats.

HTH

pixi · 19-07-2008, 22:48

Here is a pic of me and my home girl in the Sportline today.....BTW, I would just like to point out that that is a jumper slung around my neck, I am not wearing a sailor outfit

anonymouse · 19-07-2008, 22:51

Cool - suggest booster seat too

**VRStu** · 19-07-2008, 22:59

Gotta be the 1.8 I think Corrine.

pixi · 19-07-2008, 23:03

It makes me go all funny when people use my real name

I think it has to be aswell. Looking at the figures for the 0-60 is not a big issue but the amount of horses is quite a bit more than mine.

**VRStu** · 19-07-2008, 23:22

Nothing that a quick drop of REVO couldn't take care of.

skisbp · 19-07-2008, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

The car is the new A3 convertible and the demo is the 1.8T Sportline.

The engine I choose will be as a comparison to my Fabia VRS. So firstly, I love the way my car drives. I'm not sure if it's the torque of it being a diesel, or the fact that it's just a small nippy car but what I want is to still have that zipping around factor in the Audi.

So, out of the choices (petrol and diesel) which one do you think is going to be the closest to the sort of drive I'm getting already?

In an attempt to keep this short & sweet...

"if it's the torque of it being a diesel"& in the long run a diesel costs you less to run = Get the 2.0TDI the 1.9TDI won't give you the zippieness in this larger platformed vehicle...

"if it's the fact that it's just a small nippy car" yet you still desire a convertible & can wait = Get an Audi A1 convertible with a 1.4TSI!

Assuming you might still like to go with the A3 droptop. I suspect the 1.8TfSI would be your best bet. As already mentioned REVOing it may then make sense for you mainly for the torque gains. Based on some of the graphs they've been showing this engines characteristics aren't that different from your vRS's!!!

Oh well not so short but hopefully sweet enough...

Chris GB · 20-07-2008, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixi

Today I dragged my friends to the local motor show so I could have a good old look at two particular cars that I am interested in. One of them I have only seen in photos and am pleased to say it was love at first sight when we finally met.

I was straight with the dealer and said there is no way I am ordering new as I cannot justify that amount on a car. He then offered me the car for a whole day

so I will be taking him up on it some time very soon. The car is the new A3 convertible and the demo is the 1.8T Sportline.

I have investigated the engine choices on the Audi website and I am now asking the opinion of you lovely people as the engine I choose will be as a comparison to my Fabia VRS. So firstly, I love the way my car drives. I'm not sure if it's the torque of it being a diesel, or the fact that it's just a small nippy car but what I want is to still have that zipping around factor in the Audi.

So, out of the choices (petrol and diesel) which one do you think is going to be the closest to the sort of drive I'm getting already?

1.8 TSFI
2.0 TSFI
1.9 TDI
2.0 TDI

I thank you

Simple really. The diesels will deliver similarly to the Fabia. The 2.0 TSFI will deliver similar torque but where the Fabia runs out of go, the TSFI will keep pulling for another ccouple of thousand revs. The 1.8 is somewhere in between.

If I were doing 10K per year,I would go for the 2.0TSFI.

Chris

19-07-2008, 22:09	#1
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,967 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Which engine would you opt for? Today I dragged my friends to the local motor show so I could have a good old look at two particular cars that I am interested in. One of them I have only seen in photos and am pleased to say it was love at first sight when we finally met. I was straight with the dealer and said there is no way I am ordering new as I cannot justify that amount on a car. He then offered me the car for a whole day so I will be taking him up on it some time very soon. The car is the new A3 convertible and the demo is the 1.8T Sportline. I have investigated the engine choices on the Audi website and I am now asking the opinion of you lovely people as the engine I choose will be as a comparison to my Fabia VRS. So firstly, I love the way my car drives. I'm not sure if it's the torque of it being a diesel, or the fact that it's just a small nippy car but what I want is to still have that zipping around factor in the Audi. So, out of the choices (petrol and diesel) which one do you think is going to be the closest to the sort of drive I'm getting already? 1.8 TSFI 2.0 TSFI 1.9 TDI 2.0 TDI I thank you __________________

19-07-2008, 22:13	#2
Allams Skoda James Rothwell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Epsom, Surrey Posts: 381 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? What is your annual mileage and where do you do your miles? Are you buying it on HP, PCP or contract hire? __________________ Allams Skoda Briskoda Offers

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yegnold Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Herefordshire, Worcestershire Posts: 403 Thanks: 50 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? My guess would be that the 2.0TDI would drive in a similar fashion to the current 1.9TDI unit in your VRS. However I imagine that the 2.0TSFI would be faster. Don't know without looking at specs, though! __________________ Calculate approximate car running costs here '04 Skoda Fabia VRS - Mods to come (insurance permitting) - 312mm Brakes, Rear Anti Roll Bar

19-07-2008, 22:17	#4
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 32 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? I would say the 1.8TFSi if you want most power then obviously the 2.0TFSi but then you have to factor in insurance etc. Plus the 1.8TFSi will be better on fuel. I wouldnt touch a diesel at the moment. the cost of fuel for them is extortionate HTH Carl __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel Mods to come: MFD3

19-07-2008, 22:35	#8
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,967 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? There are some on autotrader already but as I said to the dealer, the purpose of my visit was for a future purchase. I have looked again on the website and can disregard the 1.9TDI. __________________

19-07-2008, 22:38	#10
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,967 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? Hahahahahahahahaha!! I can always count on you RJ It's no use asking for my inside leg measurement again, you will never be ready __________________

19-07-2008, 22:44	#12
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,360 Thanks: 147 Thanked 250 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? Do they supply periscopes for erm, smaller, drivers ? __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

19-07-2008, 22:46	#13
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,967 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? I do believe I saw that on the options list along with the rain sensor and heated seats. HTH __________________

19-07-2008, 22:51	#15
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,360 Thanks: 147 Thanked 250 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? Cool - suggest booster seat too __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

19-07-2008, 22:59	#16
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,781 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? Gotta be the 1.8 I think Corrine. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

19-07-2008, 23:03	#17
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,967 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? It makes me go all funny when people use my real name I think it has to be aswell. Looking at the figures for the 0-60 is not a big issue but the amount of horses is quite a bit more than mine. __________________

19-07-2008, 23:22	#18
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,781 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? Nothing that a quick drop of REVO couldn't take care of. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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