Which engine ????

Bubble · Mar 1, 2013

Hi all

Not sure if this topic has been covered ?
I own a 2009 2.5 litre 174 bhp auto & have no probs with performance etc.. I have a friend who has just purchased a slightly newer Cali with the 2 litre 180 bhp engine manual... Neither of us are sure of he pros & cons of either spec.?
I know everyone will be quite protective of there model but an unbiased opinion would be great?

Cheers

beardie · Mar 1, 2013

Not sure what you want to know. If you and your mate already have Cali's suggest you get out and enjoy them.

Stu · Mar 1, 2013

Two very different engines, each good in their own ball park.

1 Turbo vs 2 Turbo's
PD injection vs Common Rail
5 Cylinders vs 4 Cylinders

Californiaman · Mar 1, 2013

Go drag race!

I've driven both although the 174 was a Caravelle. I find the 180 is more economical.

So long as you both like your motors that is all good!

viking · Mar 1, 2013

Bubble said:
Hi all

Not sure if this topic has been covered ?
"I own a 2009 2.5 litre 174 bhp auto & have no probs with performance etc.. I have a friend who has just purchased a slightly newer Cali with the 2 litre 180 bhp engine manual... Neither of us are sure of he pros & cons of either spec.?"
I know everyone will be quite protective of there model but an unbiased opinion would be great?

Cheers

Hi Bubble I have a 2008 2.5litre 174 but manual. If you get hold of a current or any 2010 onwards VW California brochure ie. facelift model. Then find a 2007-2009/10 or any pre-facelift year Cali brochure you can then compare. All the weights and measures, performance and fuel consumption are in the brochures
I think you'll find that the later model will be slightly better in all departments (except looks)

I also think that it's emmissions are less and therefore possibly cheaper road tax.

cheers Eric

Bubble · Mar 2, 2013

Looks......Ha ha ......

We most certainly will enjoy them! However It's nice to know a little more about what makes them tick.
Before I purchased my van I visited a few review t5 forums. I was a little worried as it was 50/50 for & against as blown turbos & a number of other issues etc were mentioned often about t5s.
I finally took the plunge & so glad I did

James · Mar 2, 2013

Bubble said:
Looks......Ha ha ......

We most certainly will enjoy them! However It's nice to know a little more about what makes them tick.
Before I purchased my van I visited a few review t5 forums. I was a little worried as it was 50/50 for & against as blown turbos & a number of other issues etc were mentioned often about t5s.
I finally took the plunge & so glad I did

Apart from this one - never trust a forum - far too many opinions