VW 1.6 TDI: Buy, Wait, or Avoid?

Hello, we need a new Golf for my wife. Given that she drives approximately 30,000 km per year, it has to be a diesel. Therefore, the 1.6 TDI is the most suitable option. We have already found a Golf 6 that we are interested in.

However, the question for us is whether we should even buy this engine right now. I'm not worried about the engine itself, but I'm hearing a lot of things lately, such as potential tax increases, service campaigns, and possibly an increase in fuel consumption of 1 liter per 100 kilometers.

I personally suspect that the prices here will also drop quite a bit, which is a positive factor when buying. We don't plan to sell the vehicle. It's usually driven for 10-12 years.

What do you think about this matter?

Thank you for your answers.

Best regards.

Tom.

Hello Tom,

Given the current speculation surrounding 1.6 TDI engines, I would recommend opting for a 2.0 TDI engine when purchasing a vehicle.

Best regards, Rainer.

dieselschrauber wrote:

Hello Tom, Given the current speculation surrounding 1.6 TDI engines, I would recommend opting for a 2.0 TDI engine when purchasing a vehicle. Best regards, Rainer

Here's a question about the 2.0 CR-TDI engine with 103 kW/140 hp:

Is there less speculation surrounding the 2.0 CR-TDI engine (WITHOUT AdBlue!!!) compared to the 1.6 CR-TDI engine (regarding increased fuel consumption and/or reduced performance after the recall campaign)?

Both the 1.6 CR-TDI and the 2.0 CR-TDI engines are supposed to receive a different software update.
The 1.6 CR-TDI is supposed to receive an additional flow straightener.

BY THE WAY: These flow sensors for air mass meters have been around for several years, in both gasoline and diesel engines, and are ABSOLUTELY NOT new!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS: I'm asking about the 2.0 CR-TDI because I own a Touran 1T3 with a 1.6 CR-TDI engine (and I am COMPLETELY satisfied with it as it is NOW). However, if my car consumes significantly more fuel and/or has a significantly worse performance after the recall, I am already considering buying another Touran 1T3 (manufactured up to 8/2015) with the 2.0 CR-TDI engine.