2.0 Petrol or Diesel (Coupe Quattro Manual)

[RSgeoff]

Hi - I used to have a 2013 A5 TFSi coupe (225bhp) quattro black edition / manual gearbox and im currently after another one (newer 2015 ish model) however there are very few around.
I'm therefore considering the 190bhp tdi as an alternative - will there be a big difference in performance (i'd probably be looking to get it remapped irrespective of petrol or diesel - and as usual the petrol is way ahead on power but the diesel is way ahead on torque?

 

[FurtiveSway]

Hey,

I own a 2.0TDI 2011 A5 Coupe S-Line Black Edition and even without a remap, it feels more than 170ish BHP. 4th gear is superb.

I'd imagine with a remap you'll be quite OK for performance.

Have you ever considered a 3.0TDI A5? That engine is absolutely brilliant.

 

[RSgeoff]

Hi I took a 2.0 TDi out yesterday and was underwhelmed compared to the petrol model hence it's now ruled out. Not interested in the 3.0 as it only comes with automtic gbox.

 

[Booboo]

Nothing wrong with an auto box mate. I'd never go back to a manual now.
Why keep pressing the clutch shifting gears around town when you can just sit back relax & just turn the wheel.
They are amazing.
BTW my son has the A5 3.0 tdi & it is amazing to drive and on fuel.