I think you should get the 122hp one, because I still haven't seen anyone who got the 160hp version without breaking a piston. The CAX engine really doesn't leave you stranded, and I recently changed pretty much everything on mine, battery included, for close to 30,000 TL (chain, timing belt, gaskets etc). I can imagine the driving pleasure of the 160hp one, of course, but I made my decision in favor of a facelifted, low-km, clean 122hp car and I'm very happy with it. They say that after a good service, with a good tune you can get numbers like 155 hp again. That way it would be much more satisfying.
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5 repliesOnce you put a hybrid turbo, a downpipe, and a good tune on the CAX engine, you basically get the feel of the 160 hp Scirocco anyway.
Translated from TurkishSo does the 122 hp version have an automatic? I've never seen one in the listings.
Translated from TurkishI don't think the 122 hp model had an automatic.
Translated from TurkishI have the 160hp version, I've had it for close to 4 years and haven't had any issues.
Translated from TurkishEven though the 160s are one of the most enjoyable engines Volkswagen has made, the 122s make more sense both in terms of reliability and resale market. We drove a twincharger Tiguan for 14 years - the pistons were replaced under warranty with stronger ones, and we used it trouble-free after that. It had a really fun engine; it wasn't just about power, thanks to the twincharging the car was very responsive at both low and high revs. And that supercharger sound... it was very clearly audible between 2-4 thousand rpm.
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