Hi Horkin, it may just be you passed through a different "space time continuum" when you press the button! I reckon that's the most likely explanation...

Hi Estate man, (notice I didn't do the 'quote' thing this time!) It could indeed be the space time wotsit but far more likely one of those senior moments I keep getting these days!!

My old man has the current Ibiza FR 105TSI. It goes great, bags of torque and power comes in very early. Think max torque is achieved at 1750rpm IIRC. He is returning about 44/46 mpg.

 

Having driven Renaults version, the Tce, in my opinion the VAG version is strides ahead.

My Fabia1.2 TSI with DSG box is in my opinion s great car. It can reach 7th gear without  exceeding 2000 rpm. Super torque - due to turbo. so works well in low revs. Easily enough drops a gear or two on climbing a hill. Drove on a new beetle with same engine recently and again very impressed with adequate power and refinement. I would now consider a 1.2 TSI in any model as it seems such a fine engine. I never needed to go beyond 4k rpm so no experience of "feeling it might explode" No need to rev like that with the almost diesel-like torque available.

As has been said, reliability and build quality soooo good on Skoda-not just us BRISKODA types but the likes of JD Power and Auto Express Driver Power survey say so!

Horses for courses, Polos are great but an adult has more room in the back seat in Fabia, if that matters to you. My daughter borrowed my Fabia ( when her Polo was sick) and was surprised how much easier it was to get children into their seats 'cos rear doors are bigger than Polo. If rear room doesn't matter, surely a newer car for the same money appeals?

Some great deals on new Fabias now around.

If you are going to modify your car, look around on BRISKODA for inspiration.

Keep asking the questions, BRISKODA guys love to discuss....

I'm very happy with my 105hp TSI.

 

I see 45 mpg on journeys where traffic restricts speed but more often get 41 mpg when I drive the way I prefer to. On motorways if I cruise at 80 mph it still returns 42mpg but it drops if I go over that. ( Always using premium grade fuel mostly Shell)

 

Power delivery is all bottom end and mid-range and this can catch you out a bit if you expect more when overtaking by dropping a couple of gears.

 

I have been told that there is a service recall to shim the turbo waste gate control and update the ECU but Skoda haven't contacted me so I haven't followed it up yet.

 

Regards Roadster

I'm sure you mean " when I'm cruising at 70 mph" Roadster  . I fully agree the Power boost is all bottom to mid range, it's so easy to forget this engine is a little 1.2 and looking for that same surge at high speed is expecting a bit much. Still a fabulous Combo with the DSG though.

 

Is the waste gate shim actually a recall  or is it just some engines that need it. What are the symptoms?. Having bought mine used with just 15K on the clock I had it checked at Hortons Skoda Lincs and they assured us the engine was sound with no Cam belt issues or outstanding recalls so hopefully it's okay. I certainly have no problems (much as I hate to make such a bold statement!)

Edited 16 July, 201312 yr by horkin

Is the Roomster a lot heavier than the Fabia then?. I recognise the RPM figures as they are exactly the same as my DSG returns but I am surprised by the low figures you are getting MPG.

Skoda quote the following weights:

Roomster

Kerb weight - kg 1,196

Total weight - kg 1,726

Fabia

Kerb weight - kg 1,089

Total weight - kg 1,619

The fuel tank is 10 litres larger in the Roomster than the Fabia, which could add another 7kg

So there is about 100kg difference. A stop/start system would help as you notice the mpg figures plummet when waiting at traffic lights.

Just to follow up on the last 2 posts.

 

There is an extensive thread on the wastegate shim issue which doesn't seem to be treated as a recall in the UK although it is in other countries. I have had no problems but some report that it cures poor throttle response after a period of slow down(turbo lag?). It is possible that the change also makes the throttle less sensitive and reduces low rpm torque. Can't help wondering if VAG are worried about drive train problems caused by excessive low speed torque but I don't know of any.

 

I am happy with my fuel consumption at 41 mpg because this is using twisty minor roads. I don't commute and I tend to avoid motorways and major roads wherever possible. I went for the 105 engine because I enjoy using the performance when its safe to do so. I have seen a best figure of 48 mpg when travelling in unavoidable continuous traffic at the 'convoy' norm of 40-50 mph.  Driving style is the key to fuel consumption and I don't deny that I could choose to accelerate and brake much less when on traffic free roads.

 

Regards Roadster