1.8T vs 3.2

[Riz_RS4]

Another "what are your views" question.

3.2 V6 or 1.8T

Which would you prefer and why?

3.2 V6 develops 250bhp with 320nm
1.8T develops 210/225bhp with 270/280nm

Both have similar performace but the 1.8T block does sound rather dull in my opnion.

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[samtheman]

i'd choose the 225 bhp 1.8t because i just love it when the turbo (s) come whistlin in!! mmmmmm mmmmmmm! [img]images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]

[4corta]

1.8T anyway and anytime ! And more again considering the new 2.0T FSI saw at IIAA on Golf GTI concept : hope to have this on new S3 ( but whith 280/300 HP [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img].
Read on www.fast-zi-nation.de : Audi is developping , for next A4 , a new engine super&turbocharged at same time [img]images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif[/img]

[DuncS3]

tough one - 3.2 sounds great, but no turbo kick

Dunc

[sitas3]

3.2 sounds good to me - reliability wise, would the 3.2 be able to handle better power increases?

[Riz_RS4]

Yes i think the 3.2 V6 block has good potential..... remember that tuned R32 with B-turbo configuration [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] over 500bhp if i recall correctly... and the sound of a bigger engine is way better than the weezy 1.8T blocks.....

Im still hoping for a special RS car around late 2005 / early 2006

Riz [img]images/graemlins/29428-red4.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

1.8T for me.

Love the V6 but id want a factory turbo'd motor than a bolt on kit....

i will have a v6 bi turbo one day in some shape or form, but it would have originally started off as one from factory not a conversion...

[Riz_RS4]

Yep lets hope the RS3 gets the green light with a 3.2 V6 block [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Riz [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[s8n]

The note of the 1.8T is definately not very inspiring... But I love the kick of the turbo...

Best of both worlds? a turbo'd 3.2 [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Bring on the RS3 Audi

[Scotty]

I like it when the turbo kicks in but having the instant power of a V6 is making me wonder what to do in the future.

[BURTON]

The sound of any V6 is nice! But a VAG one is even nicer!!
I would have to say the 3.2! Just for the noise! when i get bored of the power! a chip get bored of that Turbo city!!

[ChrisG]

The V6 sounds so smooooooth but I love the turbo engines. Been driving one since 1996 and love the power delivery; over about 2000rpm almost any gear will do......I expect the V6 is really flexible but surely does not have the same sort of kick. Back to back test needed.

[wazza]

Just get a V6 with a turbo [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] or two [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

[PhilT]

Or supercharger..... [img]images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]