markw1009 Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Hi does anyone know of any problems with the 118tsi twin charger 1.4 engine
118tsi engine
jedidan Officially Full-On Dubber
304 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·
All i know is that engine is damn quick !
Haven't had any problems with mine, why, have you come across any yourself ?
Haven't had any problems with mine, why, have you come across any yourself ?
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markw1009 Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
I am thinking of buying a Jetta with the 1.4 was wanting to know if they were good engines. Yes they are very quick
jedidan Officially Full-On Dubber
304 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·
I think one of the primary reasons VW went to a 1.4 twin charged engine was for fuel economy - its a mighty BIG issue for europe.
Also there is heavy competition out there for the most economical car on the market. The jetta is a heavier car compared to the golf so
figures may vary, but overall the performance is superb (to say the least) and you get awesome economy to boot - 2 for the price of 1 !
Not a day goes by when i give my little golf a quick squirt while driving home, knowing that i can get approx 650 kms to a tank - even
with my heavy foot.
I don't think you'll go wrong with that engine, but the test of time will tell - so far, i haven't heard of any issues.
Also there is heavy competition out there for the most economical car on the market. The jetta is a heavier car compared to the golf so
figures may vary, but overall the performance is superb (to say the least) and you get awesome economy to boot - 2 for the price of 1 !
Not a day goes by when i give my little golf a quick squirt while driving home, knowing that i can get approx 650 kms to a tank - even
with my heavy foot.
I don't think you'll go wrong with that engine, but the test of time will tell - so far, i haven't heard of any issues.
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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
The other thing with europe is they pay annual taxes based on engine size. Therefore, the smaller the engine, the cheaper to keep the car. With this engine they get excellent fuel economy with cheaper taxes and no performance loss to the bigger 2.0L engines. They win all around and other than the taxes, you will too if you buy one.
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Why wouldnt you go with the 2.0L diesel??
You need premium petrol for a Golf and that is the same as diesel
You get GREAT economy and torque in spade fulls
You need premium petrol for a Golf and that is the same as diesel
You get GREAT economy and torque in spade fulls
Futue te ipsum!!!
jedidan Officially Full-On Dubber
304 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·
While many people are going down the diesel road, if you’re thinking of buying a new small- or mid-sized car it’s worth doing some research and a few sums before you join them.
Why? There is a price disparity of up to 30 cents per litre, diesel cars usually carry a purchase premium of several thousand dollars over petrol equivalents, and fuel consumption figures around town can be comparable.
So while diesel usually delivers better outright consumption (and is certainly the smarter choice for large, heavy 4WDs), when it comes to smaller/mid-sized cars, petrol power can still cost less.
Why? There is a price disparity of up to 30 cents per litre, diesel cars usually carry a purchase premium of several thousand dollars over petrol equivalents, and fuel consumption figures around town can be comparable.
So while diesel usually delivers better outright consumption (and is certainly the smarter choice for large, heavy 4WDs), when it comes to smaller/mid-sized cars, petrol power can still cost less.
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markw1009 Learner Dubber
3 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
The reason I'm not after a diesel is that you can't get a manual diesel in a Jetta. You can only now get a manual diesel in a golf. I am just wondering how reliable the 118 tsi is I've driven one and it goes good but how reliable is it there are lots of moving parts and buying a new car and it breaking down would not impress me. Been there bought a landrover once worst car I ever bought.
blutopless2 DAMSLO
2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
might be worth a look over at vwwatercooled.org.au
primarily watercooled vdubs over there and lots of info regarding the newer motors etc.
from the rare occasions that i have read faults with the twin charged motors it seems to be a fault related to the supercharger.
primarily watercooled vdubs over there and lots of info regarding the newer motors etc.
from the rare occasions that i have read faults with the twin charged motors it seems to be a fault related to the supercharger.
see.... air and water do mix 😉
1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro
1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro