1.6 16v vs 1.9 tdi 90bhp

[wilky]

wot are the pros and cons of both, and what would people have and for what reasons..

 

[DarkSeat]

1.6 has more power 105hp and the TDI has more mpg then the 1.6

 

[Nathanio]

Having driven a 1.6 it was great down country roads but felt it was lacking on A-Roads/M-Ways. Was a hoot though as one I drove was early non drive by wire so could get some awesome downshift blips and left foot braking

However the 1.9 TDI is a great engine and has bags of torque. What sort of driving do you do?

 

[wilky]

up and down to uni most days is only bout 20mins on m/way. so they are pretty even then. just get the ryt one at the ryt price

 

[Nathanio]

Personally I would go TDI but I am a little biased....

 

[sssstew]

i would go with TDI, it will feel perkier as it has alot more torque than the petrol. and give slightly better mpg. But honestly it wont be huge as a short 20 min drive wont be enough for it to give its best, tdis are best of longer distances.

 

[RobM]

I'd go for the TDi too. 1.6 may out drag it, but the TDi is a much more flexible engine as it has much more torque. It will feel quicker too, when given a good prod on the loud pedal.

Plus a simple remap will improve power and torque and make it a clear winner in all areas

 

[sssstew]

ah yes good point rob, you can remap the tdi to 110 easily with a £250 remap, but you wont be able to get any decent gains out of the N/A 1.6.