Cupra TDI VRS 1.8T

[Mr Cellotape]

Here are the numbers as manufactured/sold

manufacturer model ************ type ******model ......Stock ...Germany .... GB
SEAT IBIZA Mk IV (6L1) 1.8 T Cupra R 2004 01 - 2008 02 .....5634 .... 148 ......... 208
SEAT IBIZA Mk IV (6L1) 1.9 TDI Cupra R 2004 01 - ................6106 .................... 1759
SEAT IBIZA Mk IV (6L1) 1.9 TDI Cupra R 2004 03 - 2008 02 ...10157 ...715 ......... 1487


So there is all the proof you need that the TDI is better than the petrol....

Just gone to put my flame suit on.....

 

[R1ch85]

only 208 20VT Cupras in the country?! Future classic maybe?

I wouldnt say TDi is better, just more common

 

[Mr Cellotape]

With those numbers it make you wonder why they didn't make a new Cupra TDI????

 

[great_kahn]

Dont think your figures are right, can you post your source?

 

[cupra.al]

how come theres two cupra tdis on the list?
im happy if there is only 208 20vt cupras in the country shame they didnt come with a number though.

 

[mazzerati]

missing the section how many revs before out of power

diesel - 1500

thats a low number of 20vt tho
saying that i dont see that many about

 

[Mr Cellotape]

The source is a friend who works for Sachs.

He has a 20V turbo...... the wife has got the TDI......

I don't know why there are two PD versions on the spreadsheet, given the source I would suggest that there was an engine component/clutch change made at some point.

I know the fuel pump was recalled very early in the Cupra TDI lifespan.

 

[Modelmakerman]

missing the section how many revs before out of power

diesel - 1500

I know its a joke but I dont get it, 1500rpm is when the power band starts on the Diesels!??

 

[Mr Cellotape]

I think Mazzerati would be very suprised by the power delivery in the TDI Cupra.

The power delivery is a major reason SEAT sold so many of them.

 

[Chino_UK]

Petrol is just more exclusive cos of running costs, I wonder how many oil burners got sold as company cars? That could equate for a lot. Imagine company car tax on a 20VT lol
I think if costs were not an issue 9 out of 10 people would prefer a 20VT lump under their bonnet.

 

[mazzerati]

I think Mazzerati would be very suprised by the power delivery in the TDI Cupra.

The power delivery is a major reason SEAT sold so many of them.

It was only a joke I've driven one and they are brilliant!

 

[great_kahn]

Petrol is just more exclusive cos of running costs, I wonder how many oil burners got sold as company cars? That could equate for a lot. Imagine company car tax on a 20VT lol
I think if costs were not an issue 9 out of 10 people would prefer a 20VT lump under their bonnet.

If costs were not an issue i wouldnt have bought a ****ing SEAT

 

[cupra.al]

Petrol is just more exclusive cos of running costs, I wonder how many oil burners got sold as company cars? That could equate for a lot. Imagine company car tax on a 20VT lol
I think if costs were not an issue 9 out of 10 people would prefer a 20VT lump under their bonnet.

ill second that comment i think most given the choice would go for the 20vt over the diesel the only reason diesels have come up the scale so far over the years is because its apparantly better for the enviroment.

 

[Modelmakerman]

ill second that comment i think most given the choice would go for the 20vt over the diesel the only reason diesels have come up the scale so far over the years is because its apparantly better for the enviroment.

Imho its got sod all to do with the environment,its the fact that fuel prices keep going up and 50+mpg from the Diesel can t be ignored.

If people wanted to go green they would do what all the other morons jumping on the "Look at me Im saving the planet even though I still drive everywhere, live in a house without solar panels and blame everything on 4x4s" band wagon do and get a Prius even though if they actually did some research they would find that are plenty of non hybrid cars that do more mpg, dont cause mega amounts of CO2 during manufacture and dont have to have the batteries changed (and old ones disposed of) every 4 years.

Sorry................... I have issues with so called greenies!

 

[cupra.al]

Imho its got sod all to do with the environment,its the fact that fuel prices keep going up and 50+mpg from the Diesel can t be ignored.

If people wanted to go green they would do what all the other morons jumping on the "Look at me Im saving the planet even though I still drive everywhere, live in a house without solar panels and blame everything on 4x4s" band wagon do and get a Prius even though if they actually did some research they would find that are plenty of non hybrid cars that do more mpg, dont cause mega amounts of CO2 during manufacture and dont have to have the batteries changed (and old ones disposed of) every 4 years.

Sorry................... I have issues with so called greenies!

calm down
i do agree with you aswell but fuel prices have gone up and the bonuses are there for the diesel owners in running costs,so more research has gone into diesels because they apparantly benefit the enviroment more as they dont burn fuel so quick.

 

[Mr Cellotape]

Petrol is just more exclusive cos of running costs, I wonder how many oil burners got sold as company cars? That could equate for a lot. Imagine company car tax on a 20VT lol
I think if costs were not an issue 9 out of 10 people would prefer a 20VT lump under their bonnet.

I think its all down to each individual, I know the Cupra TDI is as quick in day to day driving as the 20VT. For me the power delivery of the TDI is much better than that of the K1 which sits next to it on the drive.

For me costs didn't need to come into it, when I bought the Cupra TDI in 2005 I had the choice of TDI or petrol at the same cost and chose the TDI due to it's power delivery and in gear drivability (is that a word???).

The real difference between the K1's power delivery and the Cupra TDI is that in the K1 the delivery is manic from 3K onwards.

 

[ben3486]

I just bought mine because it looks great and shifts ALOT more the the polo gti (which is still for sale if any ones interested) lol
I've never really been bothered about mpg, although it was expensive getting from oxford to st ives compared to the father in laws VRS oh well.....least mine doesnt sound like a tractor lol

and 208 petrol Cupras, didnt realise i was joining an exclusive club haha

 

[Chino_UK]

lol

Watch this: http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6863749/

Sums it up for me.

 

[cupra.al]

lol

Watch this: http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6863749/

Sums it up for me.

bit naughty but bloody funny

 

[great_kahn]

They wont sell you a VXR8 unless you have an inverted penis.