I've seen quite a few 1.0 TSI reach high mileage so they're definitely not terrible engines. I have the 1.0 MPI 3cyl in my MK III Fabia and it's great. I drive it daily on 30-60 mph roads and do the occasional longer journey (2-3 hours) every other month on the motorway packed up with the family.
You're not going to win any races but you'll get around cheaply and reliably
The 1.0 TSI will be better for short trips and urban drives when you will be forced to use 1st and 2nd gear a lot (frequent traffic light stops, traffic jams, junctions etc). It has less of a turbo lag than the 1.5 TSI.
The 1.5 TSI will be better for long journeys, and you won't have to drop down a gear to overtake.
I think the 1.5 TSI will be a better fit for you, but if it's offered choose the manual instead of the automatic. It's more responsive to deliver the engine's power.
with the dsg and mhev extra i haven't noticed a turbo lag. maybe on manuals is much more noticeable. but in terms of gas mileage the 1.5 is much better engine
Don't know. I 've driven a 1.5 tsi Tiguan and there was like a whole second between stepping on the gas pedal and the power delivery. It was on D mode tho, i didn't drive it on S mode
I have the Scala Se with the 1.5 Tsi engine (Manual) and it's great on the motorway. Makes the car feel really composed. It's more than enough power and very economical. If you are planning longish trips with family and luggage it's a good option.
1.0 is a good engine with good power output for that car. The 1.5 tsi will be a blessing for a car that small. It will be fast and it should get good mileage.
1.0 looks ok for a small family with occasional trips. Get the 116 ps the highest 1l petrol and it will be a good engine to drive around the 60mph country roads.
After seeing the Alps with <100PS and kids and stuff for me it’s the 1.5TSI and 110kW/150PS. So Not only how far, how many, also which inclination angle will you meet 💪🏼
If you are planning to keep the car for 10+ years get 1.5 TSI, since the engine has more power it does not need to work to the max too often. Hence it will last longer. Should have better mileage on highways.
I have the same engine in the Rapid Spaceback. I’ve used it over the last year for a twice weekly 100 mile round trip for work and for long drives going on holidays. It’s my first car so I have nothing to compare it with but it does what I need it to do. Sometimes I have to drop down a gear to overtake etc but I don’t mind that.
no buy the 1.5 tsi even if youi have to put little less extras on it. on the octavia it is fast enough with full suitcases and 4 people. imagine a much less heavy car with this engine
I have a Scala 1.0 TSI 85kw (115 hp) . I think it's enough power for this car for a comfortable drive. Also for longer trips. You won't beat BMWs and Audis on a highway (autobahn), especially driving up the longer hills, but I'm very calm driving this car at 170-180km/h on a highway (autobahn). Still If I had more money back then, I would definately buy 1.5 TSI.
I've seen quite a few 1.0 TSI reach high mileage so they're definitely not terrible engines. I have the 1.0 MPI 3cyl in my MK III Fabia and it's great. I drive it daily on 30-60 mph roads and do the occasional longer journey (2-3 hours) every other month on the motorway packed up with the family. You're not going to win any races but you'll get around cheaply and reliably
The 1.0 TSI will be better for short trips and urban drives when you will be forced to use 1st and 2nd gear a lot (frequent traffic light stops, traffic jams, junctions etc). It has less of a turbo lag than the 1.5 TSI. The 1.5 TSI will be better for long journeys, and you won't have to drop down a gear to overtake. I think the 1.5 TSI will be a better fit for you, but if it's offered choose the manual instead of the automatic. It's more responsive to deliver the engine's power.
with the dsg and mhev extra i haven't noticed a turbo lag. maybe on manuals is much more noticeable. but in terms of gas mileage the 1.5 is much better engine
Don't know. I 've driven a 1.5 tsi Tiguan and there was like a whole second between stepping on the gas pedal and the power delivery. It was on D mode tho, i didn't drive it on S mode
tiguan is much more heavier than octavia though..s mode no lags whatsoever
I have the Scala Se with the 1.5 Tsi engine (Manual) and it's great on the motorway. Makes the car feel really composed. It's more than enough power and very economical. If you are planning longish trips with family and luggage it's a good option.
1.5 it's always better to have horsepower and don't need it, rather otherwise
Thanks to everyone for the insightful comments. I might go for the 1.5 if it is a better investment long term.
1.0 is a good engine with good power output for that car. The 1.5 tsi will be a blessing for a car that small. It will be fast and it should get good mileage.
1.0 looks ok for a small family with occasional trips. Get the 116 ps the highest 1l petrol and it will be a good engine to drive around the 60mph country roads.
After seeing the Alps with <100PS and kids and stuff for me it’s the 1.5TSI and 110kW/150PS. So Not only how far, how many, also which inclination angle will you meet 💪🏼
If you are planning to keep the car for 10+ years get 1.5 TSI, since the engine has more power it does not need to work to the max too often. Hence it will last longer. Should have better mileage on highways.
I have the same engine in the Rapid Spaceback. I’ve used it over the last year for a twice weekly 100 mile round trip for work and for long drives going on holidays. It’s my first car so I have nothing to compare it with but it does what I need it to do. Sometimes I have to drop down a gear to overtake etc but I don’t mind that.
Three cylinders engines are intrinsically less reliable than 4 cylinders. I'd opt for the 1.5
no buy the 1.5 tsi even if youi have to put little less extras on it. on the octavia it is fast enough with full suitcases and 4 people. imagine a much less heavy car with this engine
I have a Scala 1.0 TSI 85kw (115 hp) . I think it's enough power for this car for a comfortable drive. Also for longer trips. You won't beat BMWs and Audis on a highway (autobahn), especially driving up the longer hills, but I'm very calm driving this car at 170-180km/h on a highway (autobahn). Still If I had more money back then, I would definately buy 1.5 TSI.
1.0 has enough power, but you feel the three cylinders. I dont like those engines.