turbodan Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Which ones faster? / 0-60 Faster? My mate reckons its the 1.6, but my 1.9TDI is bloody quick off the mark for a diesel! Can anyone settle this little argument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacelord Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Which version of the TDI are we talking about here? Many variants have been put in the A3 over the years: 90, 100, 110 and 130bhp versions. The 1.6 is about 100bhp if I remember correctly In the "real world" the TDIs are going to be quicker than the 1.6 because of the much higher torque. They definitely *feel* a lot quicker. I used to drive an A3 with the 110bhp TDI, and was given a 1.6 loaner car by the dealer which felt absolutely gutless in comparison. For reference I looked up the manufacturer quoted 0-100km/h (0-62mph) times and torque figures: 1.6: 12.8s 148Nm TDI Non-PD 90bhp: 12.4s 210Nm TDI Non-PD 110bhp: 10.5s 235Nm TDI PD 100bhp: 11.0s 240Nm TDI PD 130bhp: 9.2s 310Nm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodan Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Its the 110 bhp (Non PD), The TDI 235Nm is quite a lot more torque than the 1.6 148Nm. Thanks for that info - Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacelord Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I just noticed I made an error in my post. The quoted 0-100km/h time for the 1.6 was that of the model with an automatic gearbox. The manual is a bit quicker, but the point remains: TDIs are quicker in the real world (overtaking!) and definitely feel quicker. Corrected figures: 1.6: 11.0s 148Nm TDI Non-PD 90bhp: 12.4s 210Nm TDI Non-PD 110bhp: 10.5s 235Nm TDI PD 100bhp: 11.0s 240Nm TDI PD 130bhp: 9.2s 310Nm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Which ones faster? / 0-60 Faster? My mate reckons its the 1.6, but my 1.9TDI is bloody quick off the mark for a diesel! Can anyone settle this little argument? [/ QUOTE ] Oh do me a favour! A 1.9TDi will destroy a 1.6. Tell your mate he's talking out of his better still, just whoop his ass at the lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodan Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Will do! Just bought some REDEX Diesel Treatment, but looked at a loads of posts on the net and there all saying AVOID and use Millers???? Should i bung it in and see what happens?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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