Hey all,

 

I was set to buy an Octavia 2.0PD l&k but have decided I don't really want the risk of DMF/turbo issues and after speaking to a dealership my use doesn't really provide the best conditions for any car with a DPF. I've done some shopping online... and come across the 1.4 tsi and 1.8 tsi lumps!

 

The 1.4 tsi seems quite tempting as by most accounts its reasonably frugal, with an ok dose of torque low down? Can any of you comment on the 1.4/1.8 lump? Does the 1.4 tsi 122 suffer with the oil consumption issues of the highly strung version? I can't find any info on trim levels online, but assume I still want the elegance over the SE?

 

Thanks for any help

What age car are you considering?

What age car are you considering?

Hey,

 

Probably a 2009/2010 one?  It's a shame Skoda don't have an old model brochure library like VW do! Can't find a great deal of trim information online!

I had the 1.4 for 12 months. it does have an awful lot of low down torque for a 1.4 and i got low 40s mpg, but did drive it with an eco mind. Eventually I px'd it because for me it didn't have enough mid range overtaking performance, probably me rather than the car though and once run it it didn't burn any oil. I wanted a 1.8 but by then they'd stopped doing them so bought a vRS instead. Try them both if you can, but make sure you drive the 1.4 on the same sort of roads with the same passengers you normally have in it. Both engines are very smooth and have a lot to offer and you'd probably get high 30s mpg from the 1.8

 

HTH

I had the 1.4 for 12 months. it does have an awful lot of low down torque for a 1.4 and i got low 40s mpg, but did drive it with an eco mind. Eventually I px'd it because for me it didn't have enough mid range overtaking performance, probably me rather than the car though and once run it it didn't burn any oil. I wanted a 1.8 but by then they'd stopped doing them so bought a vRS instead. Try them both if you can, but make sure you drive the 1.4 on the same sort of roads with the same passengers you normally have in it. Both engines are very smooth and have a lot to offer and you'd probably get high 30s mpg from the 1.8

 

HTH

Thanks for the reply You've gone for the petrol VRS I assume? There's a 2006 one for sale at a local garage, but I can't see them being very frugal at all! Love the colour of it, but I think the economy would kill any money I manage to put away each pay day!

Thanks for the reply You've gone for the petrol VRS I assume? There's a 2006 one for sale at a local garage, but I can't see them being very frugal at all! Love the colour of it, but I think the economy would kill any money I manage to put away each pay day!

 

there in lies a tale..... in short no I got the oiler because at the time I went into the dealer to try and get a 1.8 they had just bought the blackline out, over 2k in added extras for the same price as the standard diesel vRS which was £800 more than the standard petrol, and with the VAT back and free servicing and £500 off for taking out the finance it was a steal. Residuals are better on the diesel too especially buying new and I'm tight as well as impatient and had it on the drive in just over a week after walking into the dealers. The petrol mis ultimately the better of the 2 performance wise, but it comes at a cost. The 1.8 is no slouch though

there in lies a tale..... in short no I got the oiler because at the time I went into the dealer to try and get a 1.8 they had just bought the blackline out, over 2k in added extras for the same price as the standard diesel vRS which was £800 more than the standard petrol, and with the VAT back and free servicing and £500 off for taking out the finance it was a steal. Residuals are better on the diesel too especially buying new and I'm tight as well as impatient and had it on the drive in just over a week after walking into the dealers. The petrol mis ultimately the better of the 2 performance wise, but it comes at a cost. The 1.8 is no slouch though

Mind officially blown :P I really want a petrol car as the age/price range I'm looking at is getting towards DMF/Turbo issues and I really don't want to be landed with a massive bill! Wish I'd kept the petrol Civic I had before hand if I'm honest! Unfortunately work promised me extra hours if I were to travel to another site each day - this fell through after ten weeks and now I have an oil burner that I don't want!

1.8 gets my vote!

My friend had the 1.4 in a jetta, it was a very fine ride, but, the lack of grunt would put me off. 122 bhp in a car the size of an octy would get a little dull.

The 1.8 in 160 bhp form is great, high 30's obtainable if driven steady.

Lovely smooth flexible engine that has plenty of low end grunt and goes well when pushed.

I now have a stage 1 revo on mine, proper fell in love with it again.

Do bear in mind that road tax is quite dear on the 1.8, but for me it's not something I worry about.

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Don't get me wrong, the petrol vRS is very good.... second hand it's even a better proposition financially as the original owner would have taken a big hit depreciation wise, but they can still be expensive to own and run, especially if your heavy footed, which if you're doing reasonable to high milage or on a tight budget may not suit everyone. If you're not that bothered about making quick progress the 1.4 ticks many boxes and it's well capable at cruising at motorway limits all day long. Relaxed is how I'd put it. I hate being behind drivers who do 45 in a 60 and brake for every bend then accelerate out of every corner. What did it for me in the end was a trip back from Wales on the A44 stuck behind such a numpty for miles, so I let my heart rule my head and decided to treat myself. Give one a go and let us know what you think. Obviously being more popular the 1.4 will probably be cheaper to buy and will certainly be cheaper to run than the 1.8. As ever it's what's best for you that matters.

Will look up the figures on the 1.8 in a minute gents! To give some background, I had a Bora TDI, which I replaced with a civic type S GT (1.8 I-vtec petrol) and then replaced that with a 2.2 Civic (ES Trim).

 

The temptation is to go back to a 1.8 petrol civic, as the engines are nigh on bullet proof, and seem to handle quite well. The problem for me is - it may go reasonably well (8.9 - 60, and do reasonable mpg (42) but the build quality is pants compared to something from the VAG range. The 2.2 diesel is a sweet engine as diesels go, quiet, and reasonably refined... but I barely exceed 2000rpm on the way to work now and only travel 12 miles each way (sometimes twice a day).

Oh, and the 2.2 clutch is a ticking time bomb as the pressure plate is made of chocolate!

1.8 is a very nice engine, smooth, plenty of power. If you drive it like a moron it'll do mid to high 20's MPG, if you make use of the power but don't go crazy, mid to high 30's. On a long motorway run without too many long hils, it'll tip into the 40's.

Really like the engine, think it was originally built for the Audi A3 with some additions. Less convinced about the rest of the car but that's personal preference. Don't think you'll be dissapointed with the petrol lump. I went for it because I wanted a bit of poke and don't do the milage to make diesel worth while and trouble free.

N

1.8 is a very nice engine, smooth, plenty of power. If you drive it like a moron it'll do mid to high 20's MPG, if you make use of the power but don't go crazy, mid to high 30's. On a long motorway run without too many long hils, it'll tip into the 40's.

Really like the engine, think it was originally built for the Audi A3 with some additions. Less convinced about the rest of the car but that's personal preference. Don't think you'll be dissapointed with the petrol lump. I went for it because I wanted a bit of poke and don't do the milage to make diesel worth while and trouble free.

N

I've got a vrs tsi petrol and economy is about the same as what has been quoted on here for the 1.8. My long term average is 35.9mpg over the last 38k miles. Can easily achieve high 30's on the motorway and sometimes into the 40's. Would say to consider the vrs as there will be more choice, more performance and not going to cost much more to run.....just to confuse you further!

I have got mid 40s out of my scout 1.8tsi bit only in perfect conditions. Normally average mid 30s on a rapid motorway run.

It's a lovely refined engine. Thoroughly recommend it. No slouch either.