1.5 DCI & 1.6 TDI CR

[daydotz]

has anyone driven cars with both these engines how do they compare to each other

in a idea world in clio sized cars but any opinions how they compare to each other


Cheers

[HaloGen8]

Had a Clio 1.5 Dci 80
Quick perky and ran on fresh air.

Key thing is to have plenty of (quality) oil changes and give it a good thrashing now and again to keep the egr valve happy.

Oh and ensure the cambelt has been done. Other than that, a damn good little motor

[daydotz]

HaloGen8 said:

Had a Clio 1.5 Dci 80
Quick perky and ran on fresh air.

Key thing is to have plenty of (quality) oil changes and give it a good thrashing now and again to keep the egr valve happy.

Oh and ensure the cambelt has been done. Other than that, a damn good little motor

i owned a dci 86 clio there's just something about this engine i cant help but sing its praises i'm trying to find something similar

[littleredrooster]

I drove a 1.5 DCi Scenic and thought it was woefully underpoweed and wheezy compared to a (albeit later) Fabia TDi.

1.6 TDCi is streets ahead in any comparison, but regularly blows itself to bits unless the oil is changed much more regularly than recommended, I believe. Daughter has one in her Focus and it is quite sprightly and very frugal.

Edit: May be barking up the wrong tree with the 1.6 TDCi; you called it something different...

Edited by littleredrooster on Sunday 21st July 18:39

[daydotz]

I was talking about the vw group 1.6 Tdi as for PSA 1.6 TDCI its used in a lot of cars I've read mixed things about them so any input on them maybe another option

[Roadrunner23]

daydotz said:

I was talking about the vw group 1.6 Tdi as for PSA 1.6 TDCI its used in a lot of cars I've read mixed things about them so any input on them maybe another option

The 1.6 TDCI is a PSA engine and used in a variety of cars from Citroen, Mazda, BMW Mini, Vovlo and Fords. You will have probably read lots of horror stories about Turbo failures and I for one can support that as my C4 1.6 HDi at 73,000 miles with full Citroen service history failed.

[kor0]

Hi there!

I had the 1.5 dCi 68HP (EURO IV) in a 2008 Clio Symbol, and now have the 75HP variant (EURO V) in a 2013 Dacia Dokker van.
Regarding the 1.6 TDI, that's on a facelifted 2012 Skoda Octavia mk2 that I drive quite regularly for the company.

I would say the TDI is more refined, but that's definately to the Skoda better sound deadening. Saying that, the EUR5 variant for the dCi runs it pretty closely in a car like a Megane or a Nissan.

I don't enjoy driving either engine in town, but that could be me hating diesels in general :P
The newer dCi pulls from lower revs than the TDI and is generaly more pleasant to drive at <70MPH speeds. On the highway though, the TDI las a longer 5th gear and is a better cruiser.

Running costs are much lower for the dCi, and that's mainly thanks to its much lower fuel consumption in town. I'm getting 6 l/100 km with the dCi where the TDI goes up to 8 l/100 in town. Outside consumption is pretty similar at under 5 for both engines.
Servicing is obviously much cheaper for the dCi, at least around where I live (Romania).

If you need any more info feel free to ask

[HonestIago]

littleredrooster said:

I drove a 1.5 DCi Scenic and thought it was woefully underpoweed and wheezy compared to a (albeit later) Fabia TDi.

Edited by littleredrooster on Sunday 21st July 18:39

I'm surprised it could even move!