TSI or TDI

[Sage]

actually yes you can.. standard 2.0 TDi with bluefin 392nm ftw!

best info is on www.redbook.com.au

[tdi guy]

cant beat it

Let me count the ways (on second thoughts, don't get me started...).

The TDI will work out cheaper over 4-5 years, but IMHO the TSI is a very sophisticated ride... the 'oilers' clearly prefer the raw 'grunt' from the TDI's extra torque.

Each to their own...

[16v_kid]

actually yes you can.. standard 2.0 TDi with bluefin 392nm ftw!

best info is on www.redbook.com.au

thats the website i was looking for years

thanks dude.

[brad]

Now I'm irritated that I bothered to reply, because you won't make the effort to visit the VW site or search for that info...

He is only 15, so ultimately his Mum & Dad will decide what car they really want.

[Greg Roles]

Get a TSI, sounds like you'd really fit in.

[tinto]

Get a TSI, sounds like you'd really fit in.

Cor... I'm not sure how to take that
But nay. All yours oily.
How do I..?
What's this black thing..?
Should there be a..?
Dear Greg, do you have a spare..?



I think it is very difficult to compare the two without bagging the other.
I say short shifting isn't for me, diesel owners appreciate the torque.

[poyta]

actually yes you can.. standard 2.0 TDi with bluefin 392nm ftw!

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How can it be standard if its got a bluefin? You know whats better...GT TDI with bluefin - 427nm!!!!!

What everyone is failing to mention with the TDI is the incredible fuel economy over the TSI, the superior engine life and the better re-sale value.

[brad]

What everyone is failing to mention with the TDI is the incredible fuel economy over the TSI, the superior engine life and the better re-sale value.

OK, so under the same conditions the:

• Difference in fuel economy is?
  
• Difference in engine life is?
  
• Depreciation as a percentage & dollars is?

I actually don't think there's a lot in it.

[poyta]

OK, so under the same conditions the:

• Difference in fuel economy is?
  
• Difference in engine life is?
  
• Depreciation as a percentage & dollars is?

I actually don't think there's a lot in it.

I suppose the fuel economy is similar in terms of fuel consumption, both seem quote an average about 6.5 litres although I've had my TDI as low as 5.5l but lets not forget the Tsi runs on a 98 Ron which is more expensive than diesel.

I can't see a highly tuned twin charged 1.4l lasting longer than 200,000kms whereas you can get over 500,000kms out of the TDi.

Re-sale value difference between the two currently is $1800-$2090 in favour of the TDi which will only increase when the mileage increases.

[tinto]

What is habitually left out of these conversations is that resale is in favour of the TDI because of a considerable leap in the initial purchase.
It isn't some magic wand that the dirty wizard of particulate has waved over all GT TDIs. "oilimus valumus maximus!"

The TSI was bench tested at over 300,000km by VW before release - there are 30yo MK1s knocking about on this site with less km on it than that...
Do you really care what your car is doing in 25-30 years?

And by the time 500,000km comes around on your TDI, how many of us will be driving a car that actually uses fossil fuel?
How many of us will want to buy one that does?
Keep ridin that sweet wave of diesel resale value!

[jettapilot]

For what it's worth, I'll tell you why I bought TDI ...

I don't care about performance the way you guys do but I did want more power than my old 1.6L. (2.0L anything would have suited me). I do some country driving and I need to get up hills and overtake without struggling. Note, I didn't say faster - I just don't want to have to be dropping back to 2nd all the time! 2.0L TDI is a huge improvement.

I get a limited car allowance and I fund my vehicle from that so economy was important. If I spend more it comes out of my pocket.

By my calculations, driving 25,000km a year, the additional cost of the TDI (purchase price and more expensive fuel) will be repaid in 18 months through greater fuel economy.

If you plan to do less driving it will take longer to repay you.

So it depends on what you intend to use it for and how you intend to drive it.

[neil]

Has anyone mentioned how Diesel is a safer fuel in accidents.
I know if I had the misfortune of being in a serious accident I would prefer to be driving a TDI.

[Paul_OH]

I know if I had the misfortune of being in a serious accident I would prefer to be driving a TDI.

If I had an accident I'd prefer to be in a Landcruiser! I'm still not going to buy one though!

[Preen59]

It's really been a good laugh reading your posts bitching at eachother..


"The TSI is better"

"No the TDI is better"


All very amusing.

I'll stick with my TDI.. But hey, each to their own, you know...

[neil]

If I had an accident I'd prefer to be in a Landcruiser! I'm still not going to buy one though!

Ok... I presume you would have the petrol powered Landcruiser ,and I'll have the Diesel powered landcruiser much safer option.