not much diff up to 70 MPH to be honest:
This is 1.4 150 DSG vs 1.8 DSG
1 42km/h 3s
2 72km/h 5s
3 112km/h 10s
4 160km/h 18s
5 200km 34s
1 42km/h 2s
2 75km/h 4s
3 112km/h 9s
4 152km/h 13s
5 200km/h 23s
if u want more power than than the 1.4 go for the
cupra
1.8 is pointless, neither fast, nor economical
at least 1.4 is economical and the
cupra is fast, choose wisely
I think the gap between 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI
Cupra is too big money wise, power wise, sense wise.
The 1.4 is a brilliant little engine. If 1.8 TSI and 1.4 TSI were equally priced or the latter was a bit cheaper, I'd go for it.
Prices in Bulgaria are:
1.4 ACT FR Trim 16 922 pounds
1.8 TSI FR Trim 16 409 pounds
With 1.4 you get better economy
With 1.8 you get bigger brakes, better rear suspension and 500 quid to cover some of the fuel cost.
If you are doing around 10 000 miles per year, the 1.4 ACT will break even at the end of the second year. Or at the 4th year, the 1.8 TSI will cost you (gas only) 5-600 quid more.
If you are doing more than 15 000 miles per year, it makes sense to get the 1.4 or even go for the diesel (if most of it is extra urban)
BTW in Europe, the Seat doesn't depreciate that much. It holds value rather well. Especially the Petrol engines, take a look at mobile.de