The 122 Hp 1.4 TSI unit (already available in Audi A3 and Seat Leon models), can be combined with a choice of six-speed manual or the all-new seven-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox. According to VW, the new engine not only produces more power and torque than the 1.6 FSI unit, but it also offers reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In the UK, VW announced today that all 1.6 FSI powered models will be replaced with the 1.4 TSI unit that will carry a retail premium of around £150 ($307 or €215) over the current 1.6-litre FSI. In the Passat Saloon and Estate models the premium rises to £175 ($359 or €251) for, where the moderate price rise includes the addition of an autohold function for the parking brake which was previously a £50 option. A full list of retail prices for the new TSI 122 PS models in New TSI model CO2 emissions, g/km New on the road RRP, £ Golf S 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 3dr 149 14,152 Golf S 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 5dr 149 14,652 Golf S 1.4-litre TSI 7 spd DSG 5dr* 139 15,982 Golf Match 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 5dr 149 15,287 Golf Match 1.4-litre TSI 7 spd DSG 5dr* 139 16,617 Golf Plus Luna 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 5dr 157 15,302 Golf Plus Luna 1.4-litre TSI 7 spd DSG 5dr* 149 16,607 Golf Plus SE 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 5dr 157 16,147 Golf Plus SE 1.4-litre TSI 7 spd DSG 5dr* 149 17,452 Jetta S 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 153 14,952 Jetta SE 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 153 15,942 Eos 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 159 19,847 Passat Saloon S 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 157 15,672 Passat Estate S 1.4-litre TSI 6 spd manual 159 16,792 * available from early 2008
German carmaker Volkswagen has began replacing its 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine (115 Hp & 114 lbs-ft of torque) with the new 1.4-litre TSI unit (122 Hp & 155 lbs-ft of torque) across the Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Variant, Jetta, Eos and Passat and Passat Variant models. The 122 Hp engine is based on the 140 & 170 Hp 1.4-litre TSI units but instead of combining a supercharger and a turbocharger the new unit uses simply a turbocharger. -Continued after the jump