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Audi A1 1.2 TFSI engine v Polo 1.2 TSi

I have narrowed my choices down to an Audi A1 1.2 TFSi or Polo 1.2 TSI, both petrol.

I have noticed the BHP/RPM of the Audi is 84/4800 and the Polo is 103/5000, which engine would be more suited to a hilly area?

Asked on 19 January 2012 by frigiliana

Answered by Honest John
That's because the Audi doesn't have the turbo. 84PS isn't really enough for a hilly area, so it will ahve to be the Polo - or an A1 1.4TSI 122.

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