1.8T vs v6..which is more reliable, more powerful and lasts longer

[Dan DiBiase]

Victor Norman <vicn at icarz.com> wrote:
A couple of months ago I bought a 1998 A4 1.8T with no oil pressure.
Cause was a cam chain tensioner that was totally shot - not what you
would expect from a low-mileage car. Replaced the tensioner (and the
timing belt while I was in there) and the engine appears to be no worse
for the experience - oil pressure back up to 85lbs and compression good
on all cylinders. The car has 80000 miles and is an automatic. When I
drove it I was amazed at how bad the acceleration was - particularly
from a standing start. It's downright pitiful compared to my other A4
which has twice the mileage. I figured that maybe I'd goofed when
setting the valve timing so I test-drove a similar car at a local
dealer's - it was just as bad..
Anyone with an auto 1.8T care to comment? Is the 5-speed model
noticeably different? 

 

Victor, I believe that is the 150 hp model - the later ones (99.5 and up?) are 170 hp, as is my 2004. I imagine the lbs-per-hp on your car and mine are similar, however, since I'm sure the B6 weighs more than the B5.... I have a six-speed and I do find the car a bit sluggish off the line. Ones it gets moving, however, it moves out just fine. Second and third gears in particular are very sweet.....

Dan D

'04 A4 1.8T q MT-6

Central NJ USA


		
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