1.5 TFSI engine thoughts?

[Jimnibob]

Hi,

I am looking at getting the A3 Sportsback S-Line with the 1.5 TFSI (150ps) petrol engine. Has anyone heard of any negative reviews/feedback on this engine? I was also considering the 2.0 TDi (150ps) as my wife has the VW Golf R-Line 2.0 TDi (150) and loves it, but I feel the need to move away from diesel.

Thanks

[Magnet]

What year span aerie you looking at James? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Jimnibob]

49 minutes ago, Magnet said:

What year span aerie you looking at James? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi

 

2019

[Steve Q]

Have a look at YouTube buyers guides. 

The switch to petrol will mean you'll most likely get less mpg compared to your diesel. 

[Matt Black]

As someone who recently swapped from a VAG TDI to a petrol A3 TFSI I had the same question. The DADA type engine has Cylinder on Demand which effectively turns it into a 750cc twin whilst cruising on part throttle. You can't feel this happening as the transition from 4 to 2 cylinders and back is imperceptible but it aids fuel consumption.

I am getting 50mpg plus out of town and low 40's around town. These numbers are 2 or 3 less mpg than I was getting from the (now scrapped thanks to the Mayor) 2003 Bora TDI 150.

There is a slight hesitation at around 1200 rpm when pulling away so it needs slightly higher revs when moving off. I believe that this is well known and maybe less of an issue if you don't have a manual gearbox. 

 

[Mick B]

Hi James. I can only speak from my experience but. Owned my 1.5 A4 Avant S Line for six faultless years(albeit low mileage)

Miles per Gallon,General mid forties. Long run mid fifties. Acceleration , fast enough for most. Top Speed,more than enough for anybody. Fuel is usually cheaper for petrol which may level out any difference.

 

[Dr-x]

Hi James I have a 21 plate Q3 with the same engine and I must admit to being hesitant in the beginning I’ve had it from new and never had an issue with it pulling out or on the motorway can’t have fun on the roads anymore to many cameras 🤬🤬🤬

[Terryj]

Just bought A3 sport automatic with the 1.5 petrol engine. I have found no issues, plenty of power and after 2 weeks pottering about town 39 to the gallon. Better than my Astra 2.0 diesel manual.

no hesitation when pulling away,stop and start a little pain in traffic, so turn it off ..

good luck with your purchase, when I was looking I didn’t want s line, so waited my time for a sport automatic to show up, most were some way away from my home so couldn’t view easily,but they seemed to sell very quickly.

regards

Terryj

[Guest]

On 8/14/2023 at 9:37 AM, Jimnibob said:

Hi,

I am looking at getting the A3 Sportsback S-Line with the 1.5 TFSI (150ps) petrol engine. Has anyone heard of any negative reviews/feedback on this engine? I was also considering the 2.0 TDi (150ps) as my wife has the VW Golf R-Line 2.0 TDi (150) and loves it, but I feel the need to move away from diesel.

Thanks

it is goood but slow.. but if u don't need speed it is perfect.. road tax only £30 .. good fuel eco.. 

[Guest]

On 8/24/2023 at 3:26 PM, Dr-x said:

Hi James I have a 21 plate Q3 with the same engine and I must admit to being hesitant in the beginning I’ve had it from new and never had an issue with it pulling out or on the motorway can’t have fun on the roads anymore to many cameras 🤬🤬🤬

well u need to know what is waze and then u will know where cameras are.. that has been  ages ago... been driving like that since 2018

[Guest]

On 8/28/2024 at 8:46 PM, Terryj said:

Just bought A3 sport automatic with the 1.5 petrol engine. I have found no issues, plenty of power and after 2 weeks pottering about town 39 to the gallon. Better than my Astra 2.0 diesel manual.

no hesitation when pulling away,stop and start a little pain in traffic, so turn it off ..

good luck with your purchase, when I was looking I didn’t want s line, so waited my time for a sport automatic to show up, most were some way away from my home so couldn’t view easily,but they seemed to sell very quickly.

regards

Terryj

Stop start is good..  Nowadays.. as almost all cars now at red lights are quiet waiting and I used to  leave running engine and I then started feel like idiot..  So I like stop start.. I don;t want to be only one running engine and  do noise while on red lights..