Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine any good?

Is the VAG 1.4 TSI engine any good? Looking to change car, I do 15,000 to 20,000 a year.

I need a bigger car to replace my 05-plate Golf.

Asked on 15 January 2011 by liftman

Answered by Honest John

Very nice to drive. Water cooked turbo and chain cam so should be robust. But still a fairly new engine, so the jury is out about its longevity.

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