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Skoda Octavia engine advice
I was wondering which Octavia would be best to buy. The 1.6 FSI or the 1.9 TDI?
Asked on 4 April 2012 by shahid1973
Answered by
Honest John
The 1.9 TDI has been the most reliable VWG diesel in the last 10 years. 1.6 FSI not a very good petrol engine.
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