Audi A3 still uses FSI motor

[stuck24]

just saw this on their website. Interesting, VW moves on with a TSI, Audi sticks with it in 200/hp form... belt-driven, cam follower et al....

thoughts? why? Is the FSI still better in many ways? Don't wanna start a brawl, maybe a discussion. :wink:

 

[G-Tea-Eye]

fsi ftw

 

[huy]

TSI seems to be lower maintenance vs. the FSI, so maybe thats it... manufacturer's throwing dealerships a bone, perhaps.

 

[Lucidity]

Easier/cheaper to do AWD with the FSI? I don't think there are any TSI AWD cars yet....

 

[utekineir]

What's the engine code? Bpy, ccta, etc.

The fsi/tsi thing is more of an internet label.

 

[stuck24]

What's the engine code? Bpy, ccta, etc.

The fsi/tsi thing is more of an internet label.

the old, belt-driven motor like mine, bpy, although I don't think Audi classifies their "FSI" as BPY....

I understand BPY to be a VW moniker... I could be wrong....

 

[KiwiKawaii]

just saw this on their website. Interesting, VW moves on with a TSI, Audi sticks with it in 200/hp form... belt-driven, cam follower et al....

thoughts? why? Is the FSI still better in many ways? Don't wanna start a brawl, maybe a discussion. :wink:

Actually no. All the Audis that use the 4 cylinder 2.0L turbo engines have all switched to the newer generation fsi powerplants except for the s3 & tt-s. Just that they didn't bother updating the website. :wink:

 

[stuck24]

Easier/cheaper to do AWD with the FSI? I don't think there are any TSI AWD cars yet....

that actually makes good sense. What about those 211 hp/ 258 lb ft Audi 2.0Ts??? Are they FSI motors or chain driven CCTA type motors...???

 

[stuck24]

Actually no. All the Audis that use the 4 cylinder 2.0L turbo engines have all switched to the newer generation fsi powerplants except for the s3 & tt-s. Just that they didn't bother updating the website. :wink:

not in the USA.... the base TT and the A3 still use the 200hp 2.0T ... the anomaly is that they continue to use to older BPY code/ FSI motor with belt drive and hpfp on the intake cam....

I read a recent review of a base 2010 TT ... clearly stated 200 hp motor...

 

[KiwiKawaii]

that actually makes good sense. What about those 211 hp/ 258 lb ft Audi 2.0Ts??? Are they FSI motors or chain driven CCTA type motors...???

Chain driven with exhaust valvelift.

 

[maxgtiturbo]

Easier/cheaper to do AWD with the FSI? I don't think there are any TSI AWD cars yet....

the tig

 

[joelmlmkv]

There would be no reason why Audi would stick with the FSI in the newer vehicles, the TSI is a better motor. I dont know alot about the differences except for the chain vs. belt, and the TSI responds alot better to mods (not that would be a deciding factor for Audi)

 

[stuck24]

http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/models/a3/features_and_specifications/specifications_table.html

click on "detailed specs" on the left....

anyhow, I suspect the base TT uses the same old FSI as well, although I cannot substantiate that on their site...

Interesting to see when Audi makes the transition....

 

[KiwiKawaii]

not in the USA.... the base TT and the A3 still use the 200hp 2.0T ... the anomaly is that they continue to use to older BPY code/ FSI motor with belt drive and hpfp on the intake cam....

I read a recent review of a base 2010 TT ... clearly stated 200 hp motor...

The 200hp engines in the TT and A3 now are the same ones used in the 2009 GTI.

http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/models/a3/features_and_specifications/specifications_table.html

Click "View A3 2.0 TFSI Features & Specs"
Then "View TFSI in action"

You can clearly see the oil filter on the bottom left of the engine cover.

 

[joelmlmkv]

It says TFSI, correct me if I am wrong, but isn't that the TSI motor??