A5 2.0 Turbo (225Hp) views?

[Simonb1975]

Does anyone here have the A5 2.0T (225Hp). I will sometime be test driving one in sportback guise.
The current toss up is between that and the 2.0 diesel.
Coming from a focus St I would naturally prefer petrol but would like some views on the 225

thanks

 

[Shrek5]

Depending on age oil consumption can be an issue on the 2.0TFSi engine but other than that I haven't noticed too much of a problem with them. What sort of age are you looking at?

 

[warren_S5]

I drove a 2.0TDi as a hire car for two weeks and I didn't gel with it at all. It doesn't have the refinement of the 3.0 diesel and to me felt like the engine wasn't the greatest match for the car (with a manual box). Felt clunky and a bit agricultural for a coupe. Whether S-Trinon would improve matters?????

Like you I'm a long term petrol person (Golf GTi / Leon Cupra R / S3), and whilst I respect diesels I don't love them. My wife had a very quick Ibiza diesel and I couldn't warm to it. I think you have to extended test drive both and go from there as both are reasonably reliable.

 

[Simonb1975]

Thanks. Which ever i choose will be new this time.
I had looked at the s3 saloon although the boots a little small (not that i'm discounting it). Have cast a few glances at the s4/5 but i'd need a decent discount to even get started on those.

 

[warren_S5]

Drove an S3 saloon (mapped) this week and it was astonishingly good. Felt more precise than the S5 other than in fast corners where the S5's sports diff works miracles. I like the S5 but do find it a touch on the large side. That said I think the interior feels slightly better put together.

 

[Shrek5]

I think new, the 225 engine is fine AFAIK.

S4/5 is worth a look - take a look at the usual brokerage sites (Drive the Deal, Orange Wheels etc) there are definitely discounts to be had, especially with the possibility of a new one out in the next couple of years.

 

[Simonb1975]

I've checked the brokers for s 4/5's. Higher fuel cost might be the only issue. Having said that the focus is returning 29.8 so maybe not so bad

 

[dpaz]

I'm in the same boat, would prefer the petrol and the facelift 225PS model fits the bill perfectly but doesn't appear to be a lot of information about on them.

Revo I notice don't even have software/map for the engine yet and it's been out since 2012!

 

[Ian_H]

I have 2014 2.0 TFSI quattro 225. I had the previous model (211) ... and what can I say? .. it's like the old one with a bit more power and doesn't use oil like it used to It's referred to as EA888 Gen 3 - you can find technical details googling this ..

 

[Ian_H]

Also - APR have a tune for this engine available now : http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_gen3_trans.html