TDI or TSFI, what do I look for when viewing?

[PLuKE]

Evening folks

This is my 2nd post in this section, but need some advice ASAP.

I have been looking for a Leon FR TDI or TFSI.

I am unsure what get Petrol or Derv, petrol is going to be quicker and smoother, how much diffrance sis there between the two cars. I have a Mk4 Ibiza PD130 mapped now, quick and good mpg.

I do around 12-15k per year, town driving, blasts up the A12/14. I like

Looking at a TDI tomorrow 99k on the clock, full Seat history and cambelt has been changed.

What should I look and listen out for on the TDI?

 

[aran]

I had the opportunity to test drive both. Feel in love with the TFSI and went with it, the TFSI does drink fuel though so take that into consideration.

Might be worth shopping around to test drive both.

 

[CupraRmark]

Go and drive both you will know what you want the 170fr is very smooth and quick and you can easily do 45mpg......around town driving the tdi will feel nippier due to high torque style driving, the tsfi will feel bit more sluggish to start with until the turbo comes alive through the higher rev range...


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[Paulki]

If you do higher than average mileage then you will probably be better off with the TDI for fuel economy; the downside of diesels is that they are statistically less reliable than petrol engines with higher repair bills on average. I usually get around 28-30mpg for urban driving in my TFSI and over 40mpg on motorways so they aren't too bad unless you drive like a loon all the time.

 

[Rob66]

Hi Pluke

TFSi wise i get about 33mpg on a 'normal' run up the A12 from Romford to Ipswich, is does drop a little if you floor it obviously

Problems - well i haven't had any in 5 years apart from a small Cd player glitch and a rear airbag sensor fault - which would be the same whether Petrol or Diesel. If your doing the miles diesel but you will love both.

Could be worth checking for condensation in the headlights, but am struggling to think of anything else, oh the armrest if fitted has weak hinges so worth checking them if fitted, and check that the radio and Cd work without any error messages coming up - or thinking there is a Cd inserted when there isnt.

There are a couple of good ones in Robinsons L'stoft at the mo.

 

[rllmuk]

We have both (albeit the 170 in the Freetrack). You'll get around 300 to a tank in the TFSI. 450 ish on the diesel. The PD170 of the era you're looking at can have DPF issues if you don't let it get warm enough fairly regularly - saying that we've run one for a few years and just had to replace the pressure sensor once, no other issues.

My TFSI has given me no problems in the 5.5 years I've had it since new - it's currently used for commuting from Stow to Ips and back during the week! Had a much harder first few years on the back roads of Yorkshire though lol.

Personally, the PD170 does my head in - it's not refined at all and you get all the power in one lump - but my wife likes it as it is more economical, basically. If you want diesel, I'd advise to stretch for the CR engined 170 from 2009+. If you are already, erm, well done!

The TFSI remapped is very useful, btw

 

[PLuKE]

Few locals here!

Back on topic. Yes TDI is better for my wallet without question.

I would like the TFSI DSG, but MPG does put me off I must admit. I do town driving, and up the A12/14 once a month, and the 600mile round trip to my parents every 4months.

So viewing a PD170 tonight, so will see how I feel!

Gulp!

 

[leonmk2cupra]

With diesels i always say this. Really it applies to all motors. Its rare that anyone will sell a good diesel for little money, so stay away from the cheaper ones listed for sale. Ok someone may have just lost their jobs, but the cheaper ones are usually accident damaged or have hidden mechanical problems. Or both, as a cheaply done body repair can often conceal accident related mechanical/electrical damage underneath. Had a guy recently who had to replace a costly electrical steering pump in a polo as plastic socket was damaged during an accident and the repair shop neglected to replace the socket which would have cost pennies. Instead the damaged socket let in water and fried the pump.