which engine to go for ?

[mr_cjkul]

I'm after new superb but not sure what motor to go for

Any ideas .....

Power ......plenty to drive big barge

Torque...... loads to upset most non-skoda drivers

Mpg ......... 25+ in town 40+ on highway

[mr_cjkul]

I know not to go for 2.0tdi 140....!

What about 2.0tdi 170?

[mr_cjkul]

Is there diesel qautro

[ukcruiser]

Why not the 140?

It's not plagued with DPF issues like earlier models (Please correct me if I'm wrong!)

I have a 170 4x4. Excellent engine - never drove it in 2wd variant tho...

Al.

[ukcruiser]

170 4x4 Manual

140 4x4 Auto.

Al.

[Danny 57]

I am more than happy with the 140 in my car.

At least 48+mpg around town and over 60mpg on a run. It was about 5-7mpg less in its early life though that changed quite quickly once I passed 4k miles.

[mr_cjkul]

I have been told ...2.0tdi 140 had some engine problems

I'm not worried about DPF cat at all , it will be decated and pipercross filter with lowering springs done

Don't mind getting my hands dirty

[dato]

140KM works like old diesel, noisy. 2.0TDI 170KM works smoothly and quietly, and can be remapped for +200KM.

[Kiwibacon]

140KM works like old diesel, noisy. 2.0TDI 170KM works smoothly and quietly, and can be remapped for +200KM.

Eh? It's the same core engine. Turbochargers etc differ but you won't find a noise difference in the current model CR.

VW/Audi/Skoda have badged about a dozen different tdi's with the same 103kw and 2.0tdi and many of them feel and sound very different.

[stevehg]

Isn't it easy? 170 if you don't mind paying extra, 140 if you don't.

Only exception is if you go for 4x4 and want DSG, that's only available with 140.

[StuartAB]

You're confusing the old 140PD engine with widely publicised oil pump and DPF issues with the current 140CR engine, which is very very similar to the 170. You'll get 40 around town and 50-55 on the motorway.

[StuartAB]

140KM works like old diesel, noisy. 2.0TDI 170KM works smoothly and quietly, and can be remapped for +200KM.

This is simply wrong. See above.

[Yeti_Man]

140KM works like old diesel, noisy. 2.0TDI 170KM works smoothly and quietly, and can be remapped for +200KM.

As has been stated - this is incorrect. The 140 is a great 'do it all' everyday unit, the 170 just gives more performance on those occasions when you require it.

[Danny 57]

If you want to remap even the 140 will go to 200.

[stevehg]

If you want to remap even the 140 will go to 200.

I wouldn't recommend it, to get that much of an increase they must be over boosting the turbo. Better to look at a stage 1 remap that will yield 20-30 bhp increase. If you want more you'd be better off looking at uprated turbo and bigger intercooler in conjunction with a remap.

Cheers

Steve

[dstev2000]

Just get the CR170 and be done with it, 2 or 4 wheel drive. Its a cracking engine. Mine has just done 70k and just gets better and better.

The only thing is you can't have a CR170 4x4 DSG - or at least you couldn't last time I looked.

[mellyboy]

You're confusing the old 140PD engine with widely publicised oil pump and DPF issues with the current 140CR engine, which is very very similar to the 170. You'll get 40 around town and 50-55 on the motorway.

I have a 140 pd they do NOT have a dpf the oil pump issue was early on .

[mr_cjkul]

Thanks a lot guys

Well...superb .mk1 pips told me not to go for 2.0tdi 140 .....

Anyways I would like more power and 4by4 would be nice

Not sure right now

So far I got 2.5v6 tdi auto so....more mpg would be good but still don't wish to hear 4cylinder clunk

I'm 31 and and would like o call my self OLD so looking for another AUTObox

[Optimist]

I have a 2012 170 4x4 Twindoor Superb and it goes like stink!!!! Fabulous towcar too. This summer did over 1500 miles of towing and averaged 28mpg with a BIG caravan.

Solo its returning on average about 44mpg (but I dont have a light right foot)! Have managed over 50 mpg if I stay below 70mph. (On the Autoroutes of course Officer!!!!).

Having had Mercs, Volvos, VWs in the past - this has to be the best value for money EVER. Its a very quiet car and purrs along with no sense EVER of any strain................my family and friends are sick of hearing about my fabulous Superb, but I know they are very envious!!!!!!!

BONUS....the passenger and luggage space is HUGE.

Edited 4 October, 2012 by Optimist