Small engines; 200kms/day @ 100km/h?

**Mechan1k** · 08-10-2014, 01:46 AM

So many things to look at with small TDi vehicles ..... all i can say is ... if you get one ... don't get auto (especially VW's and their family of vehicles) ... not really to do with DSG issues ... but with the issues with blown turbos and "runaway diesel" issues.

If it occurs ... at least with a manual you can stall the car and save the engine from seizing.

It's more common than you think .... with the auto it will still run until it comsumes all of your engine oil and melt into a block. Hee hee.

can't turn it off by key when this occurs .... it keeps running.

I do have a soft spot for smaller cars though .... my old little Proton was good for 5.5L/100km back in 99 ... and fun to fling around backroads.

But .... also to add to this ... I can get 6.5L/100km from my FG XT with ZF on the highway ... with plenty of room and comfort ... while it is coasting along just under 1500rpm ... this is the 4L I6 as well. It's not just small cars that get decent fuel economy.