A new and more powerful TDI is needed

I'm considering selling my ALH 90PS TDI (Golf IV) and buying the same car again, but this time with a 6-speed gearbox and climate control.

90 horsepower is not enough for me . The 5th gear is too short . The manual air conditioning is quite annoying . Also, I was lucky in a way. Someone hit my car, so hopefully some money will come out of it. But to do that, I would have to give up my Golf and buy a new one.

Okay, so far I've read that the 130 hp PD TDI engines aren't really fully developed, and I was actually quite happy with my 90 hp engine (because of its reliability and fuel consumption).

'In the long run, I would like to have more horsepower and torque, but I don't necessarily want to get it through chipping.'

Currently, I am considering the following options:

110 hp VE TDI.
130 hp PD TDI.
Possibly a 115 hp PD TDI engine.

Are there any basic tips on which engine offers what advantages (tax class, susceptibility to issues, durability, performance)? Can you recommend a specific engine (with its engine code)?


I understand that I will have a higher diesel consumption with these engines, but I am willing to accept that.

PS: Why can't I type the word 'v er k au f e n'? It always autocorrects to 'verkaufen' when I try to type it.

HI!

I've already driven all the engines.

110 hp: Significantly more power than the 90 hp version, with no increase in fuel consumption or only a very slight increase of 0.1-0.2 liters. Reliable and durable.

'115 hp: Significantly more power in the lower RPM range compared to the 110 hp version. The power delivery feels somewhat unrefined. The wheels often spin unintentionally. Power drops off again after 2600 rpm, and it doesn't like to rev high. I can't say anything about fuel consumption.'

130 HP: It has hardly more power at low RPM than the 115 HP version. However, it feels noticeably better than the 115 HP version from 2200 RPM onwards. The power delivery is available over a wider RPM range, making it more pleasant for spirited driving. Fuel consumption: For me, it's about 0.3 - 0.5 liters higher than the 110 HP version.

The 6-speed gearbox is only available in the two PD engines. The 6-speed transmission represents a significant improvement. However, compared to the VE engines, the PD engines are not particularly reliable. The 150 hp engine is the worst offender in this regard.