Hi all

Looking for some opinions wife has her heart set on an a3 sport back TDI

Performance is not important.07_10 my

I have heard that some have had problems with the 1.9 TDI engine

Most a3's that I have found have the 1.9.

So is it to be avoided or cherished ?

Or 1.6tdi ? Or 2.0 TDI ????

What's your opinion

Thanks.

aint heard nothing bad about 1.9 tdi's but have heard the 2.0 tdi's aint too good..

So ive been told, The 1.9tdi is the best and most reliable diesel VAG has ever produced. That's why most FL Octavias are fitted with it.

1.9 TDi = good

1.9tdi is one of the longest living engines of any marque. Just search Ebay for VAG cars that carry this engine and look at the mileages. Sister sold her Octy tdi on with 220k on the clock, bought mine with 133k with little worry.

As said it's the 2.0 tdi that has some quite major problems.

1.9's are almost bullet proof and with goodies added can achieve a reliable 200+ bhp

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Hear, Hear on the 1.9's.

The 2.0 TDi had some issues with some hex shaft wearing, causing the engine to die, IIRC. DOn't know about the new stuff mind.

Yes, its definitely worth getting the 1.9. I've had several 1.9s and they've been perfectly reliable at high mileage and age.

It's only got 105hp but it works well and for 90% it's everything you need.

Yes, the nice thing about the PDs is they feel more powerful than they are, because of the surge you get.

Hear, Hear on the 1.9's.

The 2.0 TDi had some issues with some hex shaft wearing, causing the engine to die, IIRC. DOn't know about the new stuff mind.

AFAIK the A3 got the same 2.0 engines as the Octavia so the oil pump hex shaft shouldn't be an issue.

One note of caution re the 1.9, whilst you can safely assume no 1.9 TDi Skoda will have a DPF the same wasn't true of Audis by any means. So if you want to avoid possible DPF problems do check carefully if any 1.9 A3 has a DPF fitted as quite a few of the later ones did.

AFAIK the A3 got the same 2.0 engines as the Octavia so the oil pump hex shaft shouldn't be an issue.

One note of caution re the 1.9, whilst you can safely assume no 1.9 TDi Skoda will have a DPF the same wasn't true of Audis by any means. So if you want to avoid possible DPF problems do check if carefully if any 1.9 A3 has a DPF fitted as quite a few of the later ones did.

Nick makes a valid point.

I've owned a 1.9 diesel Octavia for two years and 30k miles and its one of the best cars I've ever owned. (mine doesn't have a DPF). I thought the 105 bhp would be a bit breathless, but it's far from it and more than suits my needs for the 100 mile a day commute to & from work, mainly on motorways.

I'm averaging 55 mpg too.

Good luck.

FP

As above. 1.9 is cracking.

It definitely does feel like it has more then the 105 bhp due to the surge from the PD. I prefer it to the newer CR engines though.

Phil

Yes, the nice thing about the PDs is they feel more powerful than they are, because of the surge you get.

And that's what I didn't like about mine. It wasn't a smooth engine and the power delivery was pretty terrible too. Very loud too, but that's a PD thing I think?

Meant to be reliable although I can't comment on that front as I didn't keep it long enough due to other issues with the car.

Edited 18 June, 201312 yr by TriggerFish

Hi all

Looking for some opinions wife has her heart set on an a3 sport back TDI

Performance is not important.07_10 my

I have heard that some have had problems with the 1.9 TDI engine

Most a3's that I have found have the 1.9.

So is it to be avoided or cherished ?

Or 1.6tdi ? Or 2.0 TDI ????

What's your opinion

Thanks.

Had lots of the 1.9Ds in both Audis and Skodas.

Quick and economical.

The 1.9D, 130 hp version, would walk away from the Toledo we had with the 140 hp 2 litre engine in it.

Turbo,variable blade type on the 130hp, went a 65K miles. Always get a warranty to cover these items else the cost can be telephone number magnitude.

Rather get a year newer TSI, much nicer to drive and not a huge amount of fuel consumption running cost difference.

tdi pd 130 octy here , now just past 162k and and a clear drive will get me 60/62 mpg . Always feels better after that oil change and airfilter , which is every 10k miles for me now just to play safe !!

Thanks all for the advice

Top engine, end of. Just a pity the emmisions laws dealt it the death blow. I drove SWMBO's Seat the other week on a 100 mile round trip and it was an enjoyable experience. Loads of character but still reasonably smooth at NSL speeds. As it's taller and more brick like than the Octy we never see 50mpg but for what it is it's a good package.

Solid as rock. Although there can be an issue with the dual mass flywheel. Fantastic engine.

Top engine, end of. Just a pity the emmisions laws dealt it the death blow. I drove SWMBO's Seat the other week on a 100 mile round trip and it was an enjoyable experience. Loads of character but still reasonably smooth at NSL speeds. As it's taller and more brick like than the Octy we never see 50mpg but for what it is it's a good package.

I think I had heard it was noise due to the way the PD high pitch clatter due to the very high pressure pump/nozzle arrangement.

Generally got 5 mpg or more in the 1.9D than thhat 2 litre, use to see almost 1000 range in the A4 with the big tank, awesome.

Decided then not to touch another 2 litre (Common Rail is actually very old technology) until they really made a leap forward which it sounds they have finally done with the bi-turbo but then it is that bit more expensive and the TSIs have come up much quicker over the last 5 years and with diesel fuel more expensive than petrol in the UK it seems to make little sense to have diesel unless you sit on motorways most of the time and don't have a fuel card.

I think I had heard it was noise due to the way the PD high pitch clatter due to the very high pressure pump/nozzle arrangement.

I think the issue was more the fact that PD doesn't work very well with diesel particulate filters and they could not meet the impending Euro V limits without one.

Ironically the 1.9 PD, 2.0 PD and 2.0 CR are all basically the same engine underneath. The differences between them in terms of longevity, refinement, emissions etc are all pretty much down to the differences in the fuel systems and other ancillary components bolted on to the engine, rather than the engines themselves.