Mating the 1.4-liter TFSI to the Skoda Octavia retains performance
Automakers claim that the new generation of small turbocharged engines keep the same performance or even improve older powertrains, as we saw for a VW Passat. However, it's good to know that a mostly performance-oriented publication, Auto News, has tested the new 122 hp 1.4-liter turbocharged VW engine, mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. Their veredict? Yes, it works as advertised. The magazine's measurements verified the automaker's claims and found the Octavia a pleasure to drive although they heaped more praise on the transmission than on the engine power itself. The hefty wagon (1,300 kg) has a top speed of 201 km/h (120 mph - in case you need to experience the speed limit-free areas of certain sections of the Autobahn) and made it from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.8 seconds. Fortunately, fuel consumption remained good at 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg U.S.) with CO2 emissions of 147 g/km. The car is Euro V-compliant, but not cheap at around €24,000.
[Source: Auto News]
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Mirko 3:45AM (10/20/2008)
The same engine is available in the larger Passat and Skoda Superb was well, and powers them just nicely.
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Mirko 3:53AM (10/20/2008)
"The car is Euro V-compliant, but not cheap at around €24,000"
Actually that is pretty cheap for a well-made, roomy station wagon with a high-tech drivetrain. If you want cheaper, your options are mostly Korean, even those are not that much cheaper and don't have engines like the TSI or DSGs.
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