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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Evoss on 19 April 2010, 18:26

Title: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: Evoss on 19 April 2010, 18:26

Currently I have a 1.6 FSI.

I want a bit more resell value and power under foot.

Would changing to a TDI be a good option, and roughly how much is an MK5 TDI ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: marty341 on 19 April 2010, 18:43

Evoss

I Think your 1.6 is 110bhp, the 1.9tdi is 105bhp and the 2.0tdi comes in 140bhp and 170bhp i think????

I had the 105bhp 1.9tdi and had it remapped to 135bhp, fantastic car! 55mpg, got the map taken off when it came time to sell!

Have a look around autotrader for prices! prices will vary greatly depending on age, milage condition etc. :smiley:

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: AlanD on 20 April 2010, 16:39

The only TDI I would get is a GT one (140 - 170) with the sportier front end and wheels. The MK5 Golf is a pretty dull car IMO in standard form.

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: nr123 on 20 April 2010, 23:56

Your car is 115 BHP, the 1.9 tdi is 105 but remaps to 170 easily.

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: Rhyso on 21 April 2010, 09:02

Quote from: nr123 on 20 April 2010, 23:56

Your car is 115 BHP, the 1.9 tdi is 105 but remaps to 170 easily.

65bhp from a remap  :huh:

I doubt the turbo can flow that much air and I reckon the injectors are maxed out long before that

to answer the OP's question though - depends how  many miles you are doing - diesel really comes into its own if you're doing over 10K miles per annum

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: Wayne on 21 April 2010, 09:05

Quote from: Rhyso on 21 April 2010, 09:02

Quote from: nr123 on 20 April 2010, 23:56

Your car is 115 BHP, the 1.9 tdi is 105 but remaps to 170 easily.

65bhp from a remap  :huh:

I doubt the turbo can flow that much air and I reckon the injectors are maxed out long before that

+1 spot on.

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: luvmygti on 21 April 2010, 09:34

IMO i'd go for the 170 GT

I have never driven a TDI golf, But i did have a A3 170  S- Line (i imagine they drive and go the same). Amazing motor! :grin:

It all depends on what you want from it, and how far your pocket will stretch. Cos remaping your current car will be much cheaper than buying i a new one.  :wink:

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: AlanD on 21 April 2010, 09:35

Im pretty sure the OP is 18 so insruance will be a massive factor.

Title: Re: Changing from FSI to TDI
Post by: Rhyso on 21 April 2010, 09:51

Quote from: AlanD on 21 April 2010, 09:35

Im pretty sure the OP is 18 so insruance will be a massive factor.

Then I'd stick with what you got and build up your NCB's and save some cash  :smiley: