I am completely bemused. My last car was a 1.9 TDi diesel and though I am usually without passengers or heavy loads I found I needed that power for my particular routes which included some long journeys on busy fast motorways.
My short-list for a new vehicle include a 2.2litre diesel, a 1.9TDi and a 1.9 TDi PD. I've test-driven them and there is a huge difference between the 2.2 and the others. However I've had confusing advice. Would the 2.2 litre be a waste and unnecessary diesel consumption? Also what is the difference between a (for example) 1.4 TDi PD 80 and a 1.9 TDi PD 2? What do these letters, and things like "FSI" stand for as this also often appears as part of the car description.
One last question. Is it a myth that German diesels are the most reliable? Recently someone assured me that these had been overtaken by French diesels (which I found it difficult to believe). Where do Korean and Japanese diesels come in this league of excellence..........or is it all bunkum?
My short-list for a new vehicle include a 2.2litre diesel, a 1.9TDi and a 1.9 TDi PD. I've test-driven them and there is a huge difference between the 2.2 and the others. However I've had confusing advice. Would the 2.2 litre be a waste and unnecessary diesel consumption? Also what is the difference between a (for example) 1.4 TDi PD 80 and a 1.9 TDi PD 2? What do these letters, and things like "FSI" stand for as this also often appears as part of the car description.
One last question. Is it a myth that German diesels are the most reliable? Recently someone assured me that these had been overtaken by French diesels (which I found it difficult to believe). Where do Korean and Japanese diesels come in this league of excellence..........or is it all bunkum?