Always nice to see another white one on the roads. Enjoy!

Always nice to see another white one on the roads. Enjoy!

Well to be honest I'd prefer not to see too many more of them and it keeps them exclusive

My dealer told me that they have never sold a white one before and the boys in the workshop had never seen one before.

Very nice

Looks like a nice car but will have to find another Kent dealer to try one at as I have fallen out with my current one big time. They say this engine is not so frenzied in its delivery as the old PD but does it stll give you a punch in the kidneys or is it a totally smooth delivery?

Dunno what its there for, i removed it as its a little less restriction then - not like its hard to put back in for the services etc either

To stop debris e.g. leaves, paper etc. getting through and being sucked against the face of the filter; with obvious consequences.

To stop debris e.g. leaves, paper etc. getting through and being sucked against the face of the filter; with obvious consequences.

So in other words, a coarse pre-filter filter....

Looks like a nice car but will have to find another Kent dealer to try one at as I have fallen out with my current one big time. They say this engine is not so frenzied in its delivery as the old PD but does it stll give you a punch in the kidneys or is it a totally smooth delivery?

It is totally smooth and really free revving for a derv, IMHO

It still pulls well though if you ask it to

Andy

It is totally smooth and really free revving for a derv, IMHO

It still pulls well though if you ask it to

Andy

I agree, it's more like the TFSI in that respect.

Whether it's ultimately as quick as the TFSI I'm not sure yet - difficult to compare until I've run it in a bit and have the optimum brand of diesel for the engine.

Whether it's ultimately as quick as the TFSI I'm not sure yet

Pretty unlikely, 197hp vs 170hp. Power is what accelerates, not torque (and the TFSI isn't all that weedy on torque either). And the TFSI revs harder too.

Pretty unlikely, 197hp vs 170hp. Power is what accelerates, not torque (and the TFSI isn't all that weedy on torque either). And the TFSI revs harder too.

It's closer than you'd think. An extra 27bhp vs an extra ~58lbs ft torque is pretty evenly matched.

I'm keen to see what the likes of Revo and Superchips can do with the TDI CR as I think 200+ bhp, ~300lbs ft and 40+ mpg will be quite a weapon.

A few more pics as promised

Last few for good measure...

white is replacing silver-some detractors here in eurpope say in germany and france its a rep's color as they dont pay extra for it there

the 170 bhp engine revs freely to the 5000 rpm mark something the PD could not do,but the middle lump of power is not so obvious

got a white tiguan 170 tdi as a brother to my scout. 140 pdi average 42 mpg verus teg-waan 39 mpg -weight same... or just about-

Well to be honest I'd prefer not to see too many more of them and it keeps them exclusive

My dealer told me that they have never sold a white one before and the boys in the workshop had never seen one before.

My dealer said they had sold one prior to me which I got told didn't hang around very long and they ordered another as soon as I bought mine. A TDi as I remember. I do like the exclusivity of it I have to admit!

Looks fantastic

It's closer than you'd think. An extra 27bhp vs an extra ~58lbs ft torque is pretty evenly matched.

I'm keen to see what the likes of Revo and Superchips can do with the TDI CR as I think 200+ bhp, ~300lbs ft and 40+ mpg will be quite a weapon.

Actually it is about what I'd expect. According to Skoda UK 0-62mph in the 2.0 TFSI takes 7.5 seconds, while the 2.0 CR TDI takes 8.5 seconds. That's over 13 % slower, which is quite noticable. The extra "revability" of the petrol probably also helps.

I agree a remapped CR would be impressive (but a remapped TFSI will still be quicker)

Actually it is about what I'd expect. According to Skoda UK 0-62mph in the 2.0 TFSI takes 7.5 seconds, while the 2.0 CR TDI takes 8.5 seconds. That's over 13 % slower, which is quite noticable. The extra "revability" of the petrol probably also helps.

I agree a remapped CR would be impressive (but a remapped TFSI will still be quicker)

Comparing 0-62 is a pointless comparison of overall performance. The TFSI will always be quicker from a standing start to 60/62 as it will require less gear changes.

In gear acceleration of 30-50, 50-70 (5th) and 50-70 (6th) is a better comparison.

In gear acceleration of 30-50, 50-70 (5th) and 50-70 (6th) is a better comparison.

50 to 90 mph in 6th;-

Octavia vRS TDI PD - 15.5 sec

VW Scirocco TFSI (same as Octy VRS) - 15.4 sec

Octavia vRS TDI PD + Bluefin - 14.15 sec

QED !

VW Scirocco TFSI (same as Octy VRS) - 15.4 sec

I would expect the Octy to be a bit slower as it's obviously heavier.

I would expect the Octy to be a bit slower as it's obviously heavier.

so that would make the TDi's time 'better' ; wouldn't it?

Comparing 0-62 is a pointless comparison of overall performance. The TFSI will always be quicker from a standing start to 60/62 as it will require less gear changes.

In gear acceleration of 30-50, 50-70 (5th) and 50-70 (6th) is a better comparison.

Only if you want to favour the TDI with its better low rev torque

I could just as easily choose a gear and speed range that favours the TFSI (with its greater ability to produce power at high revs. eg 2nd gear, 50-60Mph or somesuch

If you want torque, buy a TDI, if you want revvy power, buy a TFSI. In the final analysis, acceleration comes down to power to weight (not torque to weight), traction and gearing.

I always tell people to test drive all contenders, and buy the one you like best. I followed my own advice, and I ended up with one TDI (with 400Nm standard), and one TFSI. I am happy with the performance of both vehicles.

Only if you want to favour the TDI with its better low rev torque

I could just as easily choose a gear and speed range that favours the TFSI (with its greater ability to produce power at high revs. eg 2nd gear, 50-60Mph or somesuch

If you want torque, buy a TDI, if you want revvy power, buy a TFSI. In the final analysis, acceleration comes down to power to weight (not torque to weight), traction and gearing.

I always tell people to test drive all contenders, and buy the one you like best. I followed my own advice, and I ended up with one TDI (with 400Nm standard), and one TFSI. I am happy with the performance of both vehicles.

I think I have just reached the stage where I don't want to have to rag the nuts off my car and want a more lazy drive, hence I chose the TDI over another TFSI. Like I said, overall the TFSI will be quicker but there's very little in it.

I think I have just reached the stage where I don't want to have to rag the nuts off my car and want a more lazy drive, hence I chose the TDI over another TFSI. Like I said, overall the TFSI will be quicker but there's very little in it.

More often than not; it ain't what you drive; but the way that you drive it. :eek:

White vRS look so nice! Excellent choice!

Silbury Skoda?? :P

Edited 8 December, 200817 yr by TayzeR