I'm guessing not as well, but it's not really clear. The brochure hasn't been updated to the 2015MY vehicles (uprated 1.4 TSI engine from 140 to 150), but in the older brochure it lists rear suspension as follows:
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 140PS and below) / Multi-link rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 180PS and above); 19mm diameter anti-roll bar on 184PS engine
I'm guessing they'll update that statement to read "engines 150PS and below".
Would be nice if they did add multi-link suspension to the FR 1.4 TSI (I've got one on order
) but I suppose they need to recoup the price difference between the 1.4 and 1.8 TSI variants somehow. I wouldn't be surprised if the two engines actually cost the same to manufacture, especially as the 1.4 now has ACT which can only add to the manufacturing costs - so savings are made elsewhere, such as suspension and brakes.
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 140PS and below) / Multi-link rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic dampers (engines 180PS and above); 19mm diameter anti-roll bar on 184PS engine
I'm guessing they'll update that statement to read "engines 150PS and below".
Would be nice if they did add multi-link suspension to the FR 1.4 TSI (I've got one on order
) but I suppose they need to recoup the price difference between the 1.4 and 1.8 TSI variants somehow. I wouldn't be surprised if the two engines actually cost the same to manufacture, especially as the 1.4 now has ACT which can only add to the manufacturing costs - so savings are made elsewhere, such as suspension and brakes.scoobiesnacks
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All FR models get 'sport' suspension as standard, which really just means it's set up a bit stiffer than the 'comfort' suspension in the SE model. Previously, only models with 180ps or above got the rear multilink, and I'd be very surprised if that changed for the 1.4ACT. I certainly haven't heard otherwise yet!
In everyday use there is so little between them. You have to be really pushing on to tell any real difference between an FR with, and one without the multilink. It's nice to have, but you certainly wouldn't feel hard done by without it. Unless you are related to a rally driver!
In everyday use there is so little between them. You have to be really pushing on to tell any real difference between an FR with, and one without the multilink. It's nice to have, but you certainly wouldn't feel hard done by without it. Unless you are related to a rally driver!
There is the added advantage that should the rear tyres start to wear unevenly, the multilink suspension will be adjustable, were as the standard suspension probably wont be.
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On the FR at least the multilink has a smoother ride, noticeably less harsh. Otherwise the difference is minimal bar the 180/184 brakes having a bit more bite in them.
I did have a quick glance under the rear of my car (bought beginning of Dec 2014) the other day and it is torsion beam, although I have no complaints with handling or ride.
There are pro's and cons for both systems. The multi-link has a great number of joints and bushes to wear and this can lead to uneven tyre wear and alignment issues too.
Multi-link is still the preferred, but unless your driving competitively most time, I doubt you would really miss it.
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