Feedback on the A3 1.6L Petrol engine?

[Giurani]

Was set on getting an A3 1.6L 2009(59 Reg) Petrol engine, but after reading a few comments its put me off and Im looking to hold off until I find a 1.4Turbo or the 2.0 Diesel.

Is the 1.6L really as bad as people say to the point where I shouldn't really consider it a viable option?

[Giurani]

phil y said:

Probably the worst engine option available, had one as a courtesy car in 2012, it was adequate but dull.

Yeah, from seeing the prices, it's the cheapest and weakest engine.

How was it on terms of mpg if you remember, please, and is the engine as weak as people say?