Suddenly my job as relocated to Ulez zone in Upminster from Brentwood in May, my Octavia 2.0tdi won't be qualified. The new job premise have car park so I won't have to use train as it is shocking expensive.

I was thinking to swap same type car but to 1.8tsi or 1.4tsi are free Ulez.

I want like to know if these engine are bulletproof, I have read few says timing chain is only weakest of the engine range, anyone experienced on TSI please share if are good or should avoid.

Thanks.

The wife has a 1.4 TSI DSG Octavia FL and it's a great engine, more than quick enough when needed, but also economical when driven gently, often returning 50mpg+, I would have no hesitation in recommending this engine.

I have no experience of the 1.8 TSI but have heard 2013 and older versions can consume lots of oil, later ones are better, hopefully someone a bit more knowledgeable than myself may be able to clarify the 1.8 strong/weak points.

Take a look at the pinned topic above or click here https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/

I would go with the 1.4 but, perhaps like all engines, it has had a few reports.

Blimey! that sounds bad, I did not expect these VAG have so many issues with TSI. I better thinking twice what to do next. Thanks for the link :thumb up:

One more question are the 1.4TSI timing chain or rubber belt? I looked on Google it shows both timing are chain and belt.

Age / generation dependant. Euro 6, cambelt.