Has anyone tried both versions of the TDI engine?
Is the difference in torque dramatic?
Also can you notice the difference with the sports suspension on the sport model?
Thank you for your replies
Just had a test drive in both versions today (along with other engine sizes) and I found the 2.0 very good and almost felt like a petrol engine, quite revvy and quick on the pick up. The suspension was also pretty firm. A good all round car.
Took out the 1.9 and the first thing was this was more like a 'traditional' diesel, i.e. it wasn't as good on the pick up and needed to be revved harder to get it going, although having some 35 less bhp when it only has 105 is going to curtail it somewhat.
The surprise was when up to speed there was little difference when overtaking and just pootling along. The 1.9 comes with only 5 gears as well although the engine noise wasn't too bad in the cabin and you could hold a normal conversation at around 80mph. The ride in the car was pretty firm as well, although I've found all seats eer on the firm side than most car makers to be honest.
After taking out several cars today we (missus and I) decided on the 1.9 tdi stylance. Looking forward to 55mpg, not looking forward to 11.3 0-60...
Cheers, Neil.
PS, part exchanged an 04
Cupra tdi we have had new for 3 and a half years. Good deal as well.