FSI vs TFSI MPG

[sjdean]

Odd, isn't it, that in these days of austerity, the prospect of knocking a third off of someone's fuel bill isn't enough to tempt them into a diesel...

 

I've done those sums, and the Diesel wins on fuel, wins on tax, but ... Ok this is where my argument falls flat on face because Im comparing a 2005 FSI Skoda to a 2010 CR Passat. £3k for the former, £8k for the latter. But over four years of ownership, the Skoda wins out. Big problem, will I really achieve the 39mpg round town that is reported in the Passat without DPF issues? Ummm. Don't know. Too risky to sink £8k in.... 

[Sheldon.Cooper]

Another swear word here.... Ford

 

Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCI 2006 or 2007 doesn't have a DPF, returns 40mpg around town and almost 50mpg at 80mph.  As big as an Octavia, better specification especially in Titanium X trim level.  If you want a VRS contender then get an ST (like I had, get it chipped - still did same mpg as stated but has 185hp and 320+ lb/ft torque).

 

That age with 50k miles should be in the £5-£6K range and is a very worthy alternative to an Octavia.

[j0hn]

I had a 2.0 TDCI 130. Great car, went well for a big barge (convinced it was bigger than an Octavia) but very sensitive to driving style. I could get 42/44 average out of it and 500 miles to a tank, the wife could get 52/55 and squeeze 620 miles out of the same tank.

[Sheldon.Cooper]

There is a huge difference in both performance and reliability between the 2.0 and 2.2 Ford units.

 

Performance wise 25HP & 60 lb/ft without a real detriment to economy (maybe 1-2mpg real world difference)

 

Reliability wise stay clear of high mileage 2.0 TDCI's.  Many many things waiting to implode on them apparently.

Edited 15 January, 2014 by Sheldon.Cooper

[wagonwheels]

Stay away from the diesel mondeos full stop.Ive had 5 and was in the owners club ( yes there is one) and all the mk3 tdci gave me huge headaches .last 2 needed £1000's on injectors and called it a day after my 2.2tdci snapped its timing chain (becoming common)at 90k (full ford history) weeks after replacing the fuel pump and injectors.£1000's later I got it back and sold it for £3600!!

One of the best chassis I've come across in ST form and when running right they are very flexible diesels