Hi,

I'm a new member fron Dublin, Ireland.

In the process of changing my 05 Oct 1.6 mpi for a new Oct....problem is not sure which one to get. Either 1.4 tsi or 1.6 CRD as dont really have the opportunity to use RS..plus not sure how safe it might be on street parking!

Anyway in Ireland the 1.4 tsi and 1.6crd are almost the same price whereas in UK the 1.4 is almost £2k cheaper.

Test drove the 1.6crd and thought there was a bit of delay before power kicked in...so seemed sluggish from take-off. Dealer said there would be better resale value on diesel. Its also 200 less in annual road tax here and obviously has better mpg.

But the main car mags..What Car and Auto Express...think the 1.4tsi is the best in the range....and I have no doubt that if it were 2k cheaper here in Ireland thats what I would go for...anyone know why the disparity in relative pricing within the Oct range between UK and Ireland?

Thats enough to start with!!

Thnx.

Hi,

I'm a new member fron Dublin, Ireland.

In the process of changing my 05 Oct 1.6 mpi for a new Oct....problem is not sure which one to get. Either 1.4 tsi or 1.6 CRD as dont really have the opportunity to use RS..plus not sure how safe it might be on street parking!

Anyway in Ireland the 1.4 tsi and 1.6crd are almost the same price whereas in UK the 1.4 is almost £2k cheaper.

Test drove the 1.6crd and thought there was a bit of delay before power kicked in...so seemed sluggish from take-off. Dealer said there would be better resale value on diesel. Its also 200 less in annual road tax here and obviously has better mpg.

But the main car mags..What Car and Auto Express...think the 1.4tsi is the best in the range....and I have no doubt that if it were 2k cheaper here in Ireland thats what I would go for...anyone know why the disparity in relative pricing within the Oct range between UK and Ireland?

Thats enough to start with!!

Thnx.

Wellcome to Briskoda . You need to try both cars. 1.4 tsi and 1.6tsi are chain cam. Others in range need toothed belt change at 4 years regardless of milage. so if you keep it over 4 years thats a £400 saving. get space saver spare wheel

welcome to briskoda

Hello and welcome.

Welcome to Briskoda, Hope you're happy with your eventual choice.

Welcome.

And remember the diesel will need 10K to free up