The entry diesel has 148bhp and 340Nm of torque, and performance-wise sits between the two petrols with a 0-62mph time of 8.6 seconds. This is the best choice for company car drivers on a budget, producing 109(119)g/km of CO2 and a claimed economy of 67.2(62.8)mpg. Finally there’s a 181bhp diesel, which is the gem of the Scirocco range. The car completes the 0-62mph sprint in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 149mph which gives it virtually the same figures as the Fiesta ST. However, the Polo GTI’s engine does feel a little Price & Specs. See comprehensive price and specification details for the Volkswagen Golf. Volkswagen Golf 92 TSI TRENDLINE. $15,300. 1.4L. 6-speed Manual. 5D HATCHBACK. Premium Unleaded. 5.6L / 100km. A 5 door Comfortline TSI (SE in the US) will go for $10k+ less than the GTI. I was thinking of getting a Stage 1 tune (I'd have gotten a tune anyway even if I went the GTI route) and Golf R replicas headlights and taillights to make it look crisper, and of course, new wheels. Down the road, I'm pretty sure swapping used GTI suspensions and FSI vs. TSI explained 7 FSI engine First released in the 2005.5 Audi A4 and later in 2006+ Volkswagen MKV Jetta, GLI, GTI, Tiguan, Passat, and CC models as well as Audi A3, A5, Q5, and TT, this 1984cc turbocharged and intercooled engine was revolutionary in its use of direct injection in gasoline passenger vehicles. Key Features What is the difference between Golf TSI and GTI? The main difference between Golf TSI and GTI lies in their performance capabilities. The GTI offers a higher horsepower and torque, sportier handling and enhanced suspension. I, like you, was torn between the two: a heavily discounted 2014 or a brand new 2015 (with no financing incentives) In terms of driving, while the power (on paper) doesn't seem like much of an improvement, the extra torque is quite amazing and this car is much more engaging and fun to drive than the previous gen GTI. Compared to the 169 kW / 230 PS Golf GTI Performance, designers boosted engine power of the Golf R by 70 PS to 221 kW / 300 PS (from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm), creating one of the most powerful four-cylinder engines. Maximum torque was increased 30 Nm to 380 Newton meters; it is available over a broad speed range from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S. The 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI S is designed to deliver energetic handling and comes equipped with a sport suspension, VAQ limited front slip differential lock, and a six-speed manual transmission. MSRP: Starting at $30,530. MPG: Up to 23 city / 32 highway. FWD. An example of an efficient, high performing TSI engine can be found in the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta TSI. The base model of the Jetta is equipped with a 147-horsepower 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder TSI engine which can put out 184 lb.-ft. of torque. Despite this power, the Passat still reaches a 30 city and 40 highway miles per gallon, according to ymS5.