Apart from the 2.0 ltr petrol engine what other options work well ?

I've only got a 3 cylinder 1.0 litre engine and I think that works really well. You need to test drive any you fancy and see what makes you happy.

Very much horses for courses. 1.0 TSI engine is much better than many imagine, 1.5 TSI can be very economical but it’s unusual Miller cycle design requires perfect engineering and set up, 2.0 TSI is pretty quick but naturally thirstier than the other 2 especially around town and on short journeys? The diesels are really better suited to high mileage users 15k plus per annum.

I have the 2.0 TSI. Never left thinking that I could do with a few more BHP. However if it's mpg you are chasing don't buy one. Local trips about 35mpg. Long steady motorway, A roads etc I get 45+mpg.

As I only do about 7k miles per year I'm not too bothered about mpg. Of the 7k miles probably about 2.5k is towing a caravan when I get 30 - 32 mpg which is pretty good.

48 minutes ago, Chester said:

I have the 2.0 TSI. Never left thinking that I could do with a few more BHP. However if it's mpg you are chasing don't buy one. Local trips about 35mpg. Long steady motorway, A roads etc I get 45+mpg.

As I only do about 7k miles per year I'm not too bothered about mpg. Of the 7k miles probably about 2.5k is towing a caravan when I get 30 - 32 mpg which is pretty good.

i find my 2.0 TSI is much the same. I think the 2.0 TSI mpg towing is surprisingly good 32-34, my 2.0 TDI VW only managed 37 mpg so actually cost more for fuel.