Hi

Thinking of getting an Octy 111 with a 1.4tsi 7spd DSG box Elegance spec.

what is this engine like, does anyone have any real experience with it? I'm worried it might be a bit lacking in such a heavy car.

I've had the 1.2tsi DSG in a 2011 Fabia estate and it suited me fine, if the 1.4 offers the same kind of performance and figures I would be happy.

Thanks in advance

Jon.

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Does a very good job and is perfect for those who don't want to have the power and potency of the vRS.

And it's no slouch either.

There has been PLENTY of positive comments on this forum in the past, just purchase one!

I collected my 1.4 late Wednesday afternoon and it's great.  Coming from a manual to a DSG is a joy even in that period where I am getting used to the gearbox and car.

 

pipsyp posted this in the 1.4TSI or 2.0 DSG thread you can see the 1.4 is far from under powered.

 

Just looked into power to weight a bit more....quite interesting (all DSG estates).

1.4 TSi 138hp & 1207kg kerb weight = 116hp/tonne.

2.0 TDi 148hp & 1292kg kerb weight = 116hp/tonne.

Mk2 170CR DSG vRS 168hp & 1430kg kerb weight = 119hp/tonne.

Mk3 184CR DSG vRS 181hp & 1432kg kerb weight = 128hp/tonne.

Makes sense why both the 1.4 TSi and 2.0 TDi 150's perform similarly and near enough as well as a MK2 CR vRS DSG Combi.

Also have to bear in mind the 1.4 isnt exactly light on torque, outputs the same 184 lb/ft peak figure as the 180ps twincharger and new 1.8 TSi units.

Think its a move in the right direction, a 140ps lightweight car with similar go to its 170ps predecesor.

 

Take one for a decent test drive. Forget it's a 1.4 as its got the poke of the old 1.8. I'm sure you'll be impressed

I forgot to add one word : SUPERB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the helpful comments.

Thanks Dempsek for the quote, does put it into perspective really.

Off to the garage tomorrow.

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