Hi, I currently drive an 2008 1.6 FSI petrol Octavia and am looking to replace it with something a little smaller. My daughter has a very tidy Golf, but I like the look of the Scala with a bigger boot which I could put my bike in the back without having to take the front wheel.  We live in rural Wiltshire, and my wife will commutte to work in it to another viallge and we will have regular longer drives to see family, holidays etc.  I am thinking that the 1.5 engine might suit us best, but  would be grateful of peoples' opinion of the more economic 1.0 3 cyclinder engine -- as that might be up to the job? Any views please?

 

I have also seen reviews of the 1.5 engine being hesitant at junctions, possibly the hybrid engine toggling between 4 & 2 cyclinders at lower revs, is this still an issue and annoyance?

Welcome.

Try driving a 1.0 TSI 3 cylinder might be all you need. 

Fit suitable tyres for winter / All Seasons. 

 

The 1.5 TSI ACT engine is not a 'Hybrid Engine ' in a Scala.     Active Cylinder Technology.   In an Audi COD, Cylinder on demand. 

*There was a kangerooing issue with VW Group Vehicles 1.5 TSI, 2018 /19, that is another subject, there was a recall and software updates.*  

 

(VW GROUP MODELS, with 1.4 TSI or 1.5 TSI PHEV's Plug in Hybrid cars with a DSG are smooth moving of in Electric.)

 

Then there are VW Group models with Mild Hybrids (MHEV) , that is 1.0 & 1.5's e-Tech's and they pull away with Electric Assist. 

Edited 14 September, 20223 yr by roottoot

3 hours ago, roottoot said:

Welcome.

Try driving a 1.0 TSI 3 cylinder might be all you need. 

Fit suitable tyres for winter / All Seasons. 

 

The 1.5 TSI ACT engine is not a 'Hybrid Engine ' in a Scala.     Active Cylinder Technology.   In an Audi COD, Cylinder on demand. 

*There was a kangerooing issue with VW Group Vehicles 1.5 TSI, 2018 /19, that is another subject, there was a recall and software updates.*  

 

(VW GROUP MODELS, with 1.4 TSI or 1.5 TSI PHEV's Plug in Hybrid cars with a DSG are smooth moving of in Electric.)

 

Then there are VW Group models with Mild Hybrids (MHEV) , that is 1.0 & 1.5's e-Tech's and they pull away with Electric Assist. 

Second trying the 1.0 TSI - be aware there are two engine versions, keep a lookout for the 6-speed, 110 PS version.

8 hours ago, PCashman said:

Hi, I currently drive an 2008 1.6 FSI petrol Octavia and am looking to replace it with something a little smaller. My daughter has a very tidy Golf, but I like the look of the Scala with a bigger boot which I could put my bike in the back without having to take the front wheel.  We live in rural Wiltshire, and my wife will commutte to work in it to another viallge and we will have regular longer drives to see family, holidays etc.  I am thinking that the 1.5 engine might suit us best, but  would be grateful of peoples' opinion of the more economic 1.0 3 cyclinder engine -- as that might be up to the job? Any views please?

 

I have also seen reviews of the 1.5 engine being hesitant at junctions, possibly the hybrid engine toggling between 4 & 2 cyclinders at lower revs, is this still an issue and annoyance?

The issue of hesitation has been solved   . You don’t even notice it’s changed only when eco pops up you notice when it in eco and you it your foot down it’s like a very good turbo boost. You get less mpg than the 1l 

Many thanks for your replies and valuable insights and advice.  The 1.0 higher horsepower engine does sounds a good choice. However nothing beats a test drive and personal feel for car/engine as you say. Thanks again.

Great to have the reassurance about the 1.5 engine should that win the day.

I have the 1.5 and also driven the 1.0 a few times.  For Rural driving the 1.5 definitely has more power and easily gets up steeper hills and has confidence in overtaking. The 1.0 feels like it needs more effort under load or at speed .  At slower speeds and around town, it's had to tell them apart. Both are quick off the mark once you learn the nuances of the engine. For longer trips and rural driving I'd go for the 1.5. The economy is superb, especially when cruising and the ACM mode enables (it is completely unnoticeable except for the dash indicator - no issues with it at all)

I would echo the above. I have the Kamiq 1.5 and before that a Golf for 9 years with the 1.4 TSI which also had the ACT. You do not notice the cylinders cutting out at all. Personally I wanted the increased power and torque of the 1.5 over the 1.0 and it definitely delivers in this respect. As for economy, the published figures for mpg show little difference, and now the car has loosened up a bit I am now getting 50mpg plus in mixed driving. 

We have the 1.0ltr 110hp with the dsg gearbox and live in Caithness however have family in Cornwall and North Wales so do our fair share of rural driving. When we go away we have 2 adults, a toddler and a dog so have a roofbox on as well for all the stuff that the dog displaces from the boot. The engine is perfectly adequate although sometimes putting the gearbox into sport mode can make progress a bit smoother if you’re constantly changing your speed. I guess if it were an a manual you’d be changing gear more often. We came from a 2ltr Fsi mk5 golf and it is slower, however the nature of the power delivery being a turbo means I only really notice in spirited driving.

Try the 1.0 tsi with DSG gearbox, majority of the time will be fine, assuming you are not filling all the seats and loading it up or towing.  As @Cornishexpat has said sport mode can give you bit extra for overtaking (just have to flick gear level back to get sport mode)

 

The difference between the 110 and 150 power is mainly at top end of rev range, so you won’t really notice the extra power of 1.5 unless you are kind of person who normally goes above about 4000rpm

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your feedback. This is just the sort of real life feedback from car owners I was hoping to get through Briskoda.  Thank you for your detailed explaination of how your cars have performed. Fabulous. I was definitely going for another manual gearbox, but it now sounds like I should give the DSG box a test drive too!

I own a 2019 Octavia 1.5t dsg, had it 3 months now, engine is great, very economical, I've averaged 48mpg long term, enough power for me. you don't notice when two cylinders drop out, either, apart from a dash light activation to tell you so. It's covered 24k from new & has used no oil up to now. I'm considering a Scala next, If I did buy one I'd certainly go for the 1.5t engine with the dsg box. Maybe within 2 years time. It's the most economical 150bhp petrol engine I've owned yet & I've been driving for over 30 years. Neither have I ever suffered from kangarooing from a cold or warm start. Also the 1.5t is a 4 cylinder engine, very smooth, I've previously owned a couple of 3 pot 1.0t engines (not vag), they weren't bad, but not as smooth as an 4 cylinder engine within my opinion.

If you have the chance I'd advise you to test drive both engines first, then make your mind up. The sports function works very well with the 1.5t engine, improves throttle response & it changes gear higher up the rev range to make the most from your extra power. 

Edited 25 November, 20223 yr by Phoenixboy

Hi, we've got a 2019 Scala 1.0 with the 7 speed DSG box....its a great car, you would never guess it puts out 115bhp from that 3 cylinder turbo engine, very smooth As well to drive...hope that helps...