11-04-2017, 12:31 PM | #1 |
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1.8i or 1.8d
This is my choice for a March delivery.
I invite your views. I imagine the 1.8i is quieter, but I am tempted by the diesel's 10bhp advantage. I had the same sport automatic transmission on my previous F20 and loved it. All opinions welcome. |
11-05-2017, 05:39 AM | #2 |
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The transmission in the F48 is Aisin 8 sp ? still very good, but not as good as the ZF in the F20. As for diesel vs petrol, I've shifted to the latter
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OP are you making longer or shorter trips? If shorter I'd go petrol.
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11-05-2017, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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I fully agree - Aisin is not on par with ZF.
My reading is that 1.8i and/or 1.8d has the new 7-speed dual clutch!? Obviously that DCT is a low torque gearbox. Generally DCT:s have a problem with low speed driving - otherwise OK- apart from some early VW boxes. |
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11-06-2017, 03:31 AM | #5 |
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Since July all FWD X1s come with a DCT 7-speed auto gearbox.
Until then the 18i (that I Know since I own one) came with a 6-speed AISIN. I am very pleased with the 6-speed AISIN and with the small 3cylinder B38 engine. |
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11-06-2017, 11:41 AM | #9 |
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What model line are you going for?
The 18i is considerably cheaper than the 18d so leaves you more room for options if you are happy with the power on offer.... Have you considered the 20i? It's a little dearer than the 18d but I can definately recommend this engine for it's power and refinement
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I’m strongly considering in for a replacement for my current Audi Q3 1.4 tfsi. My only concern is that it will be down on power - 140bhp against 150bhp and impact on acceleration when overtaking. Ideally would like a 20i but need a manual as other family will be driving. Thanks |
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Thanks for your question. No I am not going to bother testing the 1.8i. The reason I am going for the 1.8d is very similar to your own, I have an Audi A3 1.4TFSI and I would appreciate the extra 10 bhp for overtaking. In some of my earlier posts there was a respondent from Greece who drove a 1.8i so you could try to get his opinions. |
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11-27-2017, 06:47 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for replying so quickly. I do have a nagging feeling that the 18i engine is just too underpowered for the X1. Now if it were the Audi 1.4 I would have no worries but just don’t want to end up with a less responsive Car than I already have. Diesel doesn’t suit my type of journeys otherwise might myself have gone down that route.
Think I’ll have to wait for the dealer getting a 18i in to test or bite the bullet and go for a 20iauto. Having seen a number of low mileage reg cars under £30k it is tempting. Good luck with your 18d. |
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11-27-2017, 11:19 AM | #14 |
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These days you really need to go out there and test drive. It's nearly impossible to tell from the numbers.
10 years ago it was pretty simple. You had a 2.0 normally aspirated petrol vs 2.0 turbo diesel. You could choose better top end power vs low end torque. The diesel was always more expensive and depending on the mileage it would eventually pay for the difference with better fuel economy. These days you have all these small displacement turbo petrol engines. Some are better than others. |
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I’m thinking maybe if the 18i doesn’t feel powerful enough then just go for the 20i. Some research to be done!! |
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yeah seen that, the only reason I haven’t put one on our 20i is that it’s primarily my wife’s car. The only time I drive it is with the whole family on board, so not worth the investment...
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