1.9 or 2.0 TDI?

[jackafrica]

I own a 2.0 ( 103kw ) TDI. Golf
Drove the 1.9 in a Polo prior to purchase.

No comparison in a driving sense, the 2.0 offers more bounce per ounce and literally flies up hills.

Economy figures quoted don't mean a thing, even by way of comparison.
My driving is up hill and down dale. With a little verve added real world consumption is 6.8 litres/100ks. On a whiff of throttle with plenty of concentration to be economical consumption is 6.0 litres/100ks.

The onboard fuel computer thingo would suggest my fuel consumption average to be less than 5.4 litres/100ks when real consumption is 6.8litres/100ks. More than a little optimistic....

At $1.85 per litre, this represents a saving of approx. $10 per tank.
Give me verve any day

Strewth, got off the track there. Anyway, the 2.0 litre TDI is a better thing, IMHO. Only you can decide if the extra $ is worth the price of admission.
That said, a 1.9 can be chipped, for less than the price difference and given similar power and torque outputs.
The 2.0 TDI when chipped gives approx. 125kw when chipped. It's a lot of fun.......no real difference in consumption.

[benough]

Consumption aside The 2.0 will give you better resale value than the 1.9. It is old hat now.

The dealer told me this almost a year ago. I am surprised they still sell it

[Jaymz]

I wonder how it changed.

What type of driving u do?

I rarely get over 80km/h and out of 5th unless i get out of the city, which is a shame.

Yes i'm the same. I really dont do the diesel justice and only drive far enough to work to get the oiler up to full temp (just). So probably 10k's tops to work. But i just love the torque.
This wouldn't be doing my economy any good, with a lot of stop starting and max speed of 55-60k's. Thats until the weekend comes round
If something isnt done about this rubbish diesel price soon i may consider selling. I mean its a nice car but this fuel price is rubbish. Put a full tank in 2 nights ago and cost me $94!!!!!!! Like i said, rubbish.

Anyone interested in a moddified new GT oiler????

[dontsailbackwards]

Anyone interested in a moddified new GT oiler????

Damn! Just bought a new TDI DSG Pacific today lol

I bought the TDI 2.0 just it was just so much more fun to drive than the 2.0 petrol. Fuel economy didn't even factor into it. Torque & DSG & longevity.

and a sunroof

[Rileyowner]

I test drove a 1.9 TDI Golf (manual) and thought it was a really nice, well balanced car. But I went for a Jetta because I needed the extra space and there was no 1.9 TDI option.

The 2.0 TDI is an absolute cracker but I'm sure I could have lived happily with the 1.9.

[STV4SYT]

Yes i'm the same. I really dont do the diesel justice and only drive far enough to work to get the oiler up to full temp (just). So probably 10k's tops to work. But i just love the torque.
This wouldn't be doing my economy any good, with a lot of stop starting and max speed of 55-60k's. Thats until the weekend comes round
If something isnt done about this rubbish diesel price soon i may consider selling. I mean its a nice car but this fuel price is rubbish. Put a full tank in 2 nights ago and cost me $94!!!!!!! Like i said, rubbish.

Anyone interested in a moddified new GT oiler????

Yeah, my plan has always been to keep this car a year if even that and turn it over again. combination of factors that i hope work out. hopefully diesel prices dont make it hard to sell though. seriously thinking of an r32 next. in between times i have to buy a bike. i got my helmet back yesterday (warrantly repair) so now im god to go. just need good tax return and its time to go shopping.

[Greg Roles]

Yeah, I understand, but sorry to hear people are starting to regret the oiler.
Personally I don't see normal fuel becomming any less expensive, and whilst a tank does indeed now cost about $90, you still get 800kms out of it.

Good luck getting that economy out of the very horny, but somewhat thristy R32!

Personally my long term game plan in 100% biodiesel. I'm currently learning all I can about it.

[90lff]

i got a brand new 2007 2.0 TDi at the christmas just gone
i never have driven the 1.9 but i would never turn back
load of fun
sis has a 1.6 petrol golf with 75 kws or so and glad i have the 103
up to you tho dude but i say the 2.0

[STV4SYT]

Yeah, I understand, but sorry to hear people are starting to regret the oiler.
Personally I don't see normal fuel becomming any less expensive, and whilst a tank does indeed now cost about $90, you still get 800kms out of it.

Good luck getting that economy out of the very horny, but somewhat thristy R32!

Personally my long term game plan in 100% biodiesel. I'm currently learning all I can about it.

Im not regretting it one bit, love the car, having done the sums though, financially it may be better for me to get a car with a higher standard spec as it attracts more corporate discount with less extras. My intention is to keep the cars short term (ie a year or maybe less) and try out the different versions. I would rather a small amount (if any) each year than having to either take a hit every 3 or 4 years. I dont do finance so that for me is not a viable option.

It may be a bit of a gamble, but looking at the depreciation figures and what cars are going for on carsales i should get reasonably close to what i paid for the car if i sell in this timeframe. Not having to worry about paying out a finance company early makes it a tad easier.