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1.2 TSI Polo

Polo 1.2 TSI
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Hello, I'm thinking of a 1.2 TSI Polo as my first car; actually I'm torn between it and the 1.4 diesel. If there are owners, could you share information about the 1.2 TSI's fuel consumption?

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If you don't put your foot down, the fuel consumption isn't bad. But above 110 and with a lot of passengers in the car, it drinks a lot more. Still, it can't compare to a 1.4 diesel.

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I'm a 2014 Polo 1.4 TDI DSG owner. On the highway at a steady 120-130, I can get an average of 3.9-4.1. Mixed city/highway shows 4.7 on the trip computer too. A satisfying car in terms of fuel consumption and performance.

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If you can find one with a well run-in engine, why not? Its consumption is quite reasonable, a run-in 1.2 TSI always gets the job done. My cousin had a 1.2 Leon, the 1.2 engine ran quite nicely.

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I've been driving a 1.2 TSI manual for a year, I've done 35,000 km, in my opinion it's definitely the 1.2 TSI. Fuel-wise, on the Ankara-Istanbul route at speeds of 130 and above it used 5.5. On the Ankara-Antalya route at around 110, it used 4.5. Compared to diesel, it runs a lot quieter and with much less vibration. Before buying I also had the chance to drive the diesel versions, I didn't like them.

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I wouldn't recommend the 1.4 TDI bro, the 3-cylinder is a bit more problematic. The 1.2TSI 4-cylinder makes more sense and is good in terms of performance too. You could also look at the 1.6TDI from 2011-2014 if the year isn't an issue

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It's different from what you're looking for, but I drive a 1.2 TDI 2012, it's a lot of fun both on the highway and in the city, especially if it's lowered a bit it just flows along. When I fill up I even forget when I last filled up.

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You can get the 1.2 TSI with your eyes closed, because it's a 4-cylinder engine, whereas the 1.4 TDI has a 3-cylinder engine

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Guys, I'm also considering a 1.4 TDI Polo, Comfortline, manual. Everyone has doubts because it's 3-cylinder. We currently have a 2005 Polo, also 1.4 TDI, also 3-cylinder, it's done 300,000 km, thank God, it just runs a bit louder. What other issue could a 3-cylinder have if the mileage is low?

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Has anyone had a stage 1 flash done on the 1.2 TSI? Apparently you get 140hp after the software. How's the fuel consumption afterward, like in the city without overdoing it, how many liters does it burn when you give it a little gas here and there

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