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Should I wait for the 1.5 TSI engine to replace the 1.4 TSI when buying an Audi A3?
I note that Volkswagen have replaced the 1.4 TSI engine in the latest Golf with a 1.5 TSI engine, but Audi have retained the 1.4 TSI engine. How does the 1.5 TSI engine compare to the 1.4 TSI engine? I would like to buy an Audi A3 Sportback or saloon, should I wait for them to change to the 1.5 TSI ?
Asked on 9 February 2017 by Gardenerman
Answered by
Honest John
The 1.5 TSI is a new, more efficient engine. Details of it in Dan's road test here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/volkswagen/volkswa.../ The A3 will inevitably get this same engine after a few months.
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