1.4 v 1.2 TSI in a Polo?

If your choice of engine was between a Volkswagen 1.4 petrol and a Volkswagen 1.2 TSi petrol, which one would you go for in terms of longterm reliability? I'm thinking of owning for a minimum of 5 years.

Asked on 13 January 2012 by frigiliana

Answered by Honest John
As far as I know the Polo is not offered with a 1.4TSI; only the awful old 1.4 16v that is a problem engine, so I'd go for the modern 1.2TSI 105.
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