Carefree69
Registered User
I've had my 1.0 tfsi for 2 weeks now and can safely say that it's a superb engine.
I came from an A3 2.0TDI and before that a vRS 1.9 TDI and it definitely doesn't feel inferior. Granted, both previous cars were pretty brisk going through the gears but the 1.0 tfsi engine is still very capable indeed, and despite my initial reservations it in no way feels underpowered in the A3.
Audi upped the power of the 1.0 tfsi to compensate for the extra A3 weight and therefore it feels as responsive as the A1 my missus has, with the same engine. She's had her A1 now for just over a year and I've loved driving it, it honestly feels like something much bigger is in the engine bay.
I read many many reviews on this engine before taking the plunge and more than one reputable source has the A3 1.0 tfsi as the pick of the A3 range (barring the S3). Before I get shot down, I am quoting from a review.
It is supposedly quicker than both the 1.6 TDI and the 1.2 variant.
I'd recommend this engine all day long, plenty enough power, very quiet and refined, and when you do use a heavy right foot the engine thrum gives it loads of character.
I love it.
I came from an A3 2.0TDI and before that a vRS 1.9 TDI and it definitely doesn't feel inferior. Granted, both previous cars were pretty brisk going through the gears but the 1.0 tfsi engine is still very capable indeed, and despite my initial reservations it in no way feels underpowered in the A3.
Audi upped the power of the 1.0 tfsi to compensate for the extra A3 weight and therefore it feels as responsive as the A1 my missus has, with the same engine. She's had her A1 now for just over a year and I've loved driving it, it honestly feels like something much bigger is in the engine bay.
I read many many reviews on this engine before taking the plunge and more than one reputable source has the A3 1.0 tfsi as the pick of the A3 range (barring the S3). Before I get shot down, I am quoting from a review.
It is supposedly quicker than both the 1.6 TDI and the 1.2 variant.
I'd recommend this engine all day long, plenty enough power, very quiet and refined, and when you do use a heavy right foot the engine thrum gives it loads of character.
I love it.