Newbie alert! Leon Tdi FR question...

[MrJollygood]

Hi all,

Apologies in advance if this is a total newbie question but I'm looking to purchase a five door 2014/15 Leon Tdi FR 2.0

In particular I'm looking at the 181bhp version - my question is, apart from the additional power are there are any visible differences between the 148bhp 2.0 and the 181bhp version? I'm thinking trim levels, badges, wheel design etc. How do you identify between the two?

Also, I'm sure it's probably been discussed a million times but I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on manual vs dsg. I've never been interested in autos/semi autos but a long commute has got me thinking that maybe I'm stuck in the past...

Thanks for your advice,

MrJollygood

 

[Miguel 7]

Has been discussed millions of times
Brakes
Suspension
Dont think there are any visible differences

 

[gbengaajai]

Hi all,

Apologies in advance if this is a total newbie question but I'm looking to purchase a five door 2014/15 Leon Tdi FR 2.0

In particular I'm looking at the 181bhp version - my question is, apart from the additional power are there are any visible differences between the 148bhp 2.0 and the 181bhp version? I'm thinking trim levels, badges, wheel design etc. How do you identify between the two?

Also, I'm sure it's probably been discussed a million times but I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on manual vs dsg. I've never been interested in autos/semi autos but a long commute has got me thinking that maybe I'm stuck in the past...

Thanks for your advice,

MrJollygood

I collected my fr yesterday coming from manual mazda. I test drove mazda etc before finally settle for leon. DSG blew my expectation. I think as long as you went for 150ps and above. Auto and low powered engines just don't mix.
You can see the smile on my face from the back.

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[MrJollygood]

Thanks, yeah I thought it was a newbie question! I read about the brakes and suspension - so there's no other visible difference?

Reason for asking is that I drove a supposedly 181hp car at a dealers t'other day and it felt noticeably slower than one that I test drove the week before so I was suspicious that (whether consciously or not) they were trying to pass the lesser powered car off as a 181hp model...

 

[gbengaajai]

Thanks, yeah I thought it was a newbie question! I read about the brakes and suspension - so there's no other visible difference?

Reason for asking is that I drove a supposedly 181hp car at a dealers t'other day it it felt noticeably slower than one that I test drove the week before so I was suspicious that (whether consciously or not) they were trying to pass the lesser powered car off as a 181hp model...

I think tdi is not as responsive as tsi. Never a fan of tdi. In my opinion if you want power on demand tsi is it. Eager to please and serve.

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[Miguel 7]

Look at the rear brakes
If they're in line with the front ones then theres a multilink suspension and thats the 184

If they're above
Thats the 150 with the beam axle

 

[kazand]

I think tdi is not as responsive as tsi. Never a fan of tdi. In my opinion if you want power on demand tsi is it. Eager to please and serve.

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+1. And given the current climate with regards to diesel, I'd be more tempted towards petrol...

 

[Miguel 7]

+1. And given the current climate with regards to diesel, I'd be more tempted towards petrol...

I'd argue on this one.
Think if they stop making them how will the prices go up

 

[Sonofzelda]

My take on the DSG debate is that people who are willing to weigh up the pro's and con's and decide in favour of DSG are unlikely to regret their decision.
People who prefer manual just want it fullstop and aren't interested in any consideration at all of the benefits of DSG.
And do I miss the starting handle? YES I DO!

 

[Big Col]

Reason for asking is that I drove a supposedly 181hp car at a dealers t'other day and it felt noticeably slower than one that I test drove the week before so I was suspicious that (whether consciously or not) they were trying to pass the lesser powered car off as a 181hp model...

this also happened to me when I first had a go in a 184.
Felt really flat, poor throttle response.

Then I realised it was in eco mode.

 

[MrJollygood]

Maybe that was it!