So my 15k miler tdi 130 is in for its first service today - and theyve given me a 6k mileage 2.4 petrol with the same multitronic gearbox as a loaner..
First impressions: well, I did like the engine note as it started - felt quite encouraged.. also nice to note slightly less of a lag on the multitronic when pulling away - not a massive difference but some. Thought to myself - this is going to be a good day!
But - a few journeys later, I am really unconvinced. I havent looked at what the actual differences in characteristics are, but, I cant wait to get my diesel back! I dont believe the petrol is any quicker, it certainly doesnt feel it, and it makes MUCH more of a fuss about everything.. it really feels like there is a lot less torque, you have to wait for the engine to wind up a lot more before it does anything.. the petrol isnt slow, but for me the diesel is a much more relaxing and smoother drive, more responsive at lower revs and a more pleasant and fun experience!
I'm really pleased - its nice to have the comparison though! other differences - this car hasnt got the multitronic gearbox controls on the wheel - I wouldnt have thought I would miss that, but i obviously use that more than I thought! Parking sensors - ugh - glad I dont have those! its an avant, quite happy with that but the worst thing BAR NONE... the colour - Have been mocked several times for bringing a purple car into the company car park (its akoya silver) compared to my atlas grey - for which i have yet to receive a negative comment! (Bring em on, then!)
Regards, Ben
First impressions: well, I did like the engine note as it started - felt quite encouraged.. also nice to note slightly less of a lag on the multitronic when pulling away - not a massive difference but some. Thought to myself - this is going to be a good day!
But - a few journeys later, I am really unconvinced. I havent looked at what the actual differences in characteristics are, but, I cant wait to get my diesel back! I dont believe the petrol is any quicker, it certainly doesnt feel it, and it makes MUCH more of a fuss about everything.. it really feels like there is a lot less torque, you have to wait for the engine to wind up a lot more before it does anything.. the petrol isnt slow, but for me the diesel is a much more relaxing and smoother drive, more responsive at lower revs and a more pleasant and fun experience!
I'm really pleased - its nice to have the comparison though! other differences - this car hasnt got the multitronic gearbox controls on the wheel - I wouldnt have thought I would miss that, but i obviously use that more than I thought! Parking sensors - ugh - glad I dont have those! its an avant, quite happy with that but the worst thing BAR NONE... the colour - Have been mocked several times for bringing a purple car into the company car park (its akoya silver) compared to my atlas grey - for which i have yet to receive a negative comment! (Bring em on, then!)
Regards, Ben
