Is vw 1. 9 tdi a good car?

Our verdict on the Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI It’s ahead of many of its competitors in the compact MPV sector. As with most of the vehicles in this market, the diesel engines are likely to prove most successful, offering the best economy and car-like performance.

Which engine is better 1. 9 tdi or 2. 0 tdi?

The 1.9 is slightly more economical, the 2.0 is quicker revving, smoother, faster, quieter. The 1.9 only has a 5 speed box though. The 2.0 doesn’t pull quite as well from low revs (the 1.9 is like a tank) but is less peaky.

How long will 1.9 TDI engine last?

Just like any other engine on the market, the 1.9 TDI will last longer if it is taken care of properly. As crazy as it sounds, we have seen some 1.9’s at 250,000 – 300,000 miles and one at just over 400,000 miles.

How long do Volkswagen TDI engines last?

The main reason I purchased the VW Golf TDI is that with the diesel engine, life expectancy is 50-80% longer. A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles.

How long do Golf TDI engines last?

What year Golf TDI is best?

Best years, mk3 96-99 manual only, then mk4 99 to 03, do NOT get the auto. Skip the 04, they changed the engine at that time, and skip the mk5 model. From 2011 to 2016 are good models, but the Auto DSG requires the fluid to be changed every 40k.

What year TDI is best?

The 2015 Mk7 Golf Sportwagen TDI understandably gets all the attention – for good reason. But, it also commands the highest price. If you are in the market for a TDI, don’t sleep on the 2015 Jetta TDI, which we think is the best TDI ever made…

Is the VW 1.9 TDI an interference engine?

The ALH engine code TDI is an interference engine (a.k.a. non-clearance engine). If the VW timing belt fails, the timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshaft, and crankshaft no longer run in sync.

How many miles will a Golf TDI last?

What does the Volkswagen Golf Plus have to offer?

The Golf Plus also has LED rear lights as standard, 60/40 split rear seats can be shifted lengthways by 160mm independently of each other. They can also be folded via a new system, which means that the base lowers as the backrest is folded down, resulting in an almost level luggage space.

What are some of the problems with the Golf Plus?

Windows ECU failed on a five year old Golf Plus resulting in a soaked interior. Rusty front wing top reported, on a 2006 Golf Plus 105 TDI, DSG, with approx 46,000. Same fault as on Golf Mk V diesels. Front wings prone to rust perforation if moisture retaining foam pads have not been removed by the Volkswagen dealer soon enough.

How reliable is a 1 9 TDI?

The 1.9 is a tough old unit, very reliable in general but a bit of a tractor engine in terms of refinement (I’m on my 2nd, having done more than 40k miles in a car with a 1.9tdi now). Plenty strong though.

Should I buy a Gulf plus or a golf?

The 2.0 TDI 140 DSG is the one to have. Slightly thirstier than the equivalent Golf. The 1.6 FSI and 1.9 TDI 105 are unremarkable performers. The Gulf Plus is only 3.75” taller than the Golf. But that’s enough to allow passengers to sit slightly more upright which most find more comfortable.