Owners of 1.2 TSIs are numerous in their praise for its performance and economy.

The 1.4 owners seem quiet,or maybe there aren't many about?

I'm looking to the future replacement of my 170 TDI.

Now... A 1.4 with about 140 BHP ,stop start and twin cylinder deactification sounds rather tempting.

1.4TSI is g-spot.

When the current facelifted Octavia first made its appearance, the 1.4 TSi replaced the normally aspirated 1.6. At that time I was driving a 2.2 D-4D Toyota Avensis and due to low mileage use I wanted to change to a smaller petrol engined car. Bearing in mind the size of the Octy I was worried that a 1.4 would be a step too far down the capacity ladder. That doubt was immediately laid to rest when I first tried the 1.4 TSi ( albeit in a Golf ) the torque, response & refinement was incredible considering its smallish capacity. One year later when I changed to a 1.2 TSi Yeti ( no 1.4 TSi at that time) the fear of an even smaller capacity engine again raised my concerns especially in a tall car with the aerodynamics of a brick! Once again that little engine delivered, punching well above its weight and IMO it really makes the 1.4 TSi surplus to requirements. They are both excellent little engines and either would be a good choice with really very little to choose between them. Had a 1.4TSi DSG Yeti been available when I ordered I would never even have contemplated the 1.2 TSi , so it just goes to show.

Hi, 1.4 TSI engine as been voted best international engine in it's class, 1.0 litre/1.4 litre, for the last 6 years. I test drove the 1.2 TSI and was impressed but I just fancied a bit more power. Picking my new 1.4 TSI Yeti tomorrow. Journey home from Larnaca, about 80 km, is a mixture of road types will let you know my thoughts.

Hi, 1.4 TSI engine as been voted best international engine in it's class, 1.0 litre/1.4 litre, for the last 6 years. I test drove the 1.2 TSI and was impressed but I just fancied a bit more power. Picking my new 1.4 TSI Yeti tomorrow. Journey home from Larnaca, about 80 km, is a mixture of road types will let you know my thoughts.

We chose it for the extra power too but being picky it was 4th best in 2011, behind the 1.2.

Edited 4 March, 201214 yr by raysablade

Being picky we're talking about the 1.4 TSI engine not the car it is fitted to and in that respect the 1.4 TSI won first prize for 2011 by 117 points. Anyway what really matters is your thoughts on the 1.4 Yeti?

Being picky we're talking about the 1.4 TSI engine not the car it is fitted to and in that respect the 1.4 TSI won first prize for 2011 by 117 points. Anyway what really matters is your thoughts on the 1.4 Yeti?

There are 2 variants of the 1.4TSI engine - the twincharger which was top and the standard Turbo as fitted to the Yeti which was the 4th placed one in those awards.

Being picky we're talking about the 1.4 TSI engine not the car it is fitted to and in that respect the 1.4 TSI won first prize for 2011 by 117 points. Anyway what really matters is your thoughts on the 1.4 Yeti?

My thoughts were that it was difficult to tell the difference between the 1.2 and 1.4 engines on a test drive. The 1.4 was maybe a little quieter. The Yeti 1.4 is being delivered in a couple of weeks so i'll have a better idea then.

The acid test will be with a full load uphill and there I suspect that the 1.2 would struggle. The dealer didn't have 300kg of dead weight to hand my wife is only 60 kg so it was impossible to tell how badly hills affect progress. I know its really no big deal and you rarely use the car that way but if logic was the only factor in our decisions we'd all be driving a 60PS Fabia S, slowly.

The other issue for me is that my wife, whose Yeti it will be, keeps her cars for around 10 years. The technology in the 1.4 is more proven, particularly the turbo design and the iron cylinder block. That promises a better chance of long term reliability, particularly out of warranty, which is important to her.

fully loaded up hill my 1.2 did "struggle" in the sense that I had to drop down to 5th to maintain a steady 80 mph. Without a full load it never struggles at all that I have noticed.

fully loaded up hill my 1.2 did "struggle" in the sense that I had to drop down to 5th to maintain a steady 80 mph. Without a full load it never struggles at all that I have noticed.

For my wife the particular problem is a Cavalier Envoy non turbo diesel that she spent some time with in the early 90s. The first sign of struggle takes her back

There is slight difference in urban condition, slow turns in 2nd gear.. 1.4TSI accelarate like it should, but 1.2TSI sometimes need 1st gear.

For urban driving, 1.2TSI and price differnce is the win.

But, on roads >120km/h, 1.4 TSI is so much responsive in 5th & 6th gear..

Hi, I'm new to the forum and hope the OP doesn't mind me adding to his question.

We are about to buy a yeti and can't decide between the 1.2 or 1.4. We test drove a 1.2 at the weekend and I thought it was great with the kids in the back but part of me still struggles to accept that small engines can cope (please coerce me as much as you like).

We used to have a Honda jazz 1.4 and it was great round town but on a few trips to Cornwall it really scared me as up a hill it struggled to breach 65mph and it kind felt dangerous.

The other concern I have is that we are looking for a more frugal car than our current gas guzzlers (mid life crisis) and the 1.4 shows urban mpg of 32 in the brochure whilst the 1.2 is much more like our former jazz at 38mpg - what are people's real are experiences?

Have a read of this thread it may help you

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/229895-advice-thinking-about-ordering-a-yeti-dsg/

I probably wasn't clear in my original post.

I'm more concerned in the lack of performance and flexibility of the 1.4tsi?

While the torque of the 170 tdi is intoxicating,I find it inflexible around town ,and have to drive around in 4th gear at 30mph.

I average about 40 mpg(from tank to tank fill ups)so around 35ish from the 1.4 wouldn't be too much of a drop,as diesel is consistently about 6% dearer than petrol.

Hi Ian, Just got home after picking up my 1.4TSI really impressed with the car. Gear ratios need some getting used to I find 3 & 4 the best, 6 is very long 2000 rpm at 100kph no real problem when you reach an incline but no probs if you want to drop down a gear. Never been a lover of auto boxes so well pleased. For me the extra 1000 euros for the 1.4 over the 1.2 worth it.

Another thing to consider is that on rolling road the 1.2 is achieving the exact results of the 1.4 on paper, where as the 1.4 achieves the same percentage power discrepancies as the 1.2 ie the 1.2 is pushing out about 120-125 hp and 200 NM, the 1.4 (turbo only) is pushing 140 hp and 220 - 230NM.