Engine comparisons? Vw Tdi engines

[MrTurner]

I've seen something round here somewhere I'm sure...

We're considering another VAG when we replace our Megane, so am looking to make sure I get the one with the best engine (I only got the 16v by accident  )

I'm sure I saw somewhere a comparison of the different engine types?  Anyone give me a clue on what to search for or some pointers?

We're mostly looking at TDI's now, possibly Passat's.  How tuneable is the 130bhp one, or is it worth getting a golf 150bhp and mapping that?

[topher]

depends what year of manufacture you're after, the ones to go for are the PD engines.. but vw have switched back to the commonrail type diesels now.

[Diamond Hell]

04 or 05 Passat should see you right.

We've got a 4Motion TDI 130 and it's a truly great car. 

Avoid the new shape Passats - they're just bloated Golfs and have stupid stuff like an electronic parking brake (which apparently goes faulty a lot).  The B5.5 has a longitudinal engine and is based on the Audi A6, so is built like a bank vault.

The 4Motion also handles pretty well for a big ole barge.  This was us a couple of weekends ago:



130 PD motor will chip up to 150-170bhp easily.  I've not got ours done yet though - 130bhp and 40MPG is good enough for a daily for me.

[MrTurner]

Well we're looking at around the £3k mark, which looks to be c.2002 money?  For that kind of price, there seem to be lots of 110's around, not so many 130's, and I've not seen any 4motions yet - lol.  When did the 4motion start?

[kells]

i have a mk 4 on a 04 plate, tdi 150 and its getting a superchips remap this friday, cant wait, fast as hell as it is

[AudiA8Quattro]

How many cars have you got? 

[kells]

Just a few

currently got the mk 3 gti
a mk 4 GTTDi (as above)
and my long term (since 1995) Swift GTI

we also have a mk 4 GTI but its not mine

i love the mk 3...feels like it will last forever!!

[AudiA8Quattro]

I've got my work van, an 07 plate Sharan tdi, and my Audi A8.
I want another car, but the wife says no!! 

[kells]

im after a series 1 RS turbo and a EVO....i love cars, like the older stuff best tbh!

[MrTurner]

S1 RST - one of my favs of all time, but the missus she say no, looks like a chav car    I might just roll up in one with a 4" tailpipe one day 

She's also not so keen on the Passat idea now, and wants a Golf TDI.  They do seem more expensive, and a decent 150bhp one is like hens teeth!