Which Skoda Octavia should I go for?

I am about to dispose of a 2007 Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG. The toothed belt is known to cause problems and my current mileage is now down to about 7000 a year, so I am considering a new 1.4T petrol or a 1.8 petrol Octavia. I believe that they have a chain-driven camshaft. Do you have a preference for one of the two?

Asked on 17 March 2012 by WC, Ashtead, Surrey

Answered by Honest John

Both good engines. The 1.4TSI 122 is less powerful but more economical. Both have the benefit of a water cooled turbo which acts as a heat exchanger and helps the engine (and the car) heat up quickly in winter. Both engines are chain cam.

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