1.2L v 1.4L TSI (used)

[redtee34]

I have the 1.4tsi act 150 and it really is a good little engine. Very good on economy and decent power when needed. Very refined for a small engine to. Its effortless around town and economical. It doesn't need many revs to get it moving and just glides along smoothly.

I've seen a few ACT TSi's available. Do you notice any drawbacks like jarring when switching the cylinders on or off?

At low speeds I can hear the engine shuddering and minor lurches as it engages/disengages.

Do all 1.4L EcoTSi 150s have ACT? If so, Honest John doesn't suggest any economy savings over a 1.4L 140 ps without ACT (but maybe HJ has mixed ACT with not ACT in the submissions)

 

[mdaw1985]

I barely notice the change from 4 to 2 cylinders. Very occasionally do I feel anything. I'm not sure if eco tsi means it has act or not. It probably doesn't make a huge difference in mpg for most of us doing town and some fast roads but if your doing motorway runs the I expect the act could make a fair difference.

 

[Yern]

I barely notice the change from 4 to 2 cylinders. Very occasionally do I feel anything. I'm not sure if eco tsi means it has act or not. It probably doesn't make a huge difference in mpg for most of us doing town and some fast roads but if your doing motorway runs the I expect the act could make a fair difference.

Same on my 1.5 TSI.