Just picked up a 1.8T FSI Sportback S-Line today. Great car, although the DSG 1st to 2nd takes getting used to I guess. Having owned a MKIV GTI 1.8T with Upsolute remap (200hp) & various mods before I think the base 1.8T FSI unit is pretty damn good in comparison. Power delivery is smooth and exhaust note and gear change blip is great. Handling on standard S-Line suspension is nothing special but more than adequate to make B road driving fun. Sport mode does make a difference to normal drive. Will probably go for a remap soon - 200hp is more than enough for FWD car I think. What makes all difference is the DSG box though, fantastic when looking to make quick progress, amazed at how good it is when I compare it to BMW & Merc auto boxes I have driven recently.
Only driven 100 miles so far (mostly in Sport) and averaging around 28mpg.
Any ideas which tuning companies have some experience with the new 1.8T FSI unit? I know this engine is pretty new to the VAG range.