Comments on: Skoda begins production of new engine with Audi, Seat, VW

By: tim noble

tim noble — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:19 +0000

You will find, people, that diesel is more expensive than petrol in several major european countries. UK is one example. It would seem that the point of the TSI engine is that it offers diesel like torque (200 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 RPM), and elevated BHP (122 as opposed to 80 from conventional 1.4 petrol with 40 MPG, or 102 from the 1.6 petrol with 38 MPG). The 1.4 TSI delivers 45 MPG. (All MPG for combined cycle). I have test driven all of these engines as well as two diesel variants, and I can tell you there is definitely a place for this unique engine.
Diesels are still the more popular choice, but with a price premium of approx 1600-1800 euros, that popularity will reduce, especially amongst those not doing high annual mileage, as the diesel MPG advantage will not offset the higher purchase and maintenance costs. Each to his own, fitness for purpose is the name of the game. Personally I preferred the 1.4 TSI to the 1.9 TDI or 1.6 petrol, and therefore just bought one. Take some test drives, you may be pleasantly surprised, I know I was. TRN

By: jojo

jojo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:19:49 +0000

Fiat/alfa have a cracker of 1.4Turbo engine pruducing 134KW with innovative Multiair technology. It even outperforms VAG 1.8TSI which produces 118kw.

By: jojo

jojo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:17 +0000

I’m confused….this engine is supercharged but has a TSI nameplate (Turbo Stratified Injection) Isn’t that the same title as the current Turbo/Supercharged combo arrangement?

By: spellbound

spellbound — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:26:17 +0000

Gee skoda must be getting under some peoples skin , like a rash .

Well get used to it the VAG group will only get stronger , leaders in power/economy.

By: Hung Low

Hung Low — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:49:21 +0000

D%#kless 1:

What part of Diesel being cheaper in Europe than petrol don’t you understand? It is not like Europeans do not have choices right now with the abundance of little econoboxes and engines to suit, and guess what dumbass, diesel is still the more popular choice.
Lets compare this revolutionary Skoda engine to the larger CRDi fitted in the I30 for instance. You get a bigger car with more power, more torque and better fuel consumption and as a bonus the diesel is cheaper as well!
So unless you and your mate Toyota Guru bogan can come up with some real valid reasons apart from ‘choice’, to why this engine development is so spectacular in comparison to any other recent modern 4 cylinder your comments are in the same dumbass pedigree as those of the Skoda cheer girls that frequent here!

By: Ezz

Ezz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:16:34 +0000

VAG – something for everyone. Bigger…bigger…bigger…splat! Sound familiar, anyone? By the time VAG have realised they’ve lost their soul, it’ll be too late to find it.

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By: toxic_horse

toxic_horse — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:27:54 +0000

IF they want a nice power plant for there lawm mower maybe.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:25:14 +0000

Yep, I have the nerve to call you on your dumbass comments. You just made another one.

Here ya go, sweetie – they will not have to go and spend more money on a new car at all.

If they were in the market, they will now have an additional choice of engine. The supercharged 1.2 might be the best fit for their circumstances, so they’ll buy it.

By: Toyota Guru

Toyota Guru — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:59 +0000

Everybody is going to agree with Reckless1, you are full of dumb comments.

Excellent choice of engines from VAG, something for everyone.

By: Car fanatic

Car fanatic — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:57 +0000

No Myke it doesn’t move, it’s Skoda’s attempt at a car shaped garden gnome.

Some people are forgetting how little power the VW Beetle had in the early days, yet it still moved and sold more units than almost any ohter car ever built.