Volkswagen is replacing its 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine in the Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta, Eos and Passat ranges, with a new 1.4-litre TSI. A turbocharger boosts power to122 PS – up from 115 for the 1.6-litre FSI engine and is linked to a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox, giving 30pc more pulling power and up to 44.8mpg, also better than the 1.6 unit with emissions down from 161 to 149gkm.
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Volkswagen is replacing its 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine in the Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta, Eos and Passat ranges, with a new 1.4-litre TSI.

A turbocharger boosts power to122 PS – up from 115 for the 1.6-litre FSI engine and is linked to a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox, giving 30pc more pulling power and up to 44.8mpg, also better than the 1.6 unit with emissions down from 161 to 149gkm.

The new unit will carry a retail premium of around £150 over the current 1.6-litre FSI; this rises to £175 for the Passat Saloon and Estate models, where the moderate price rise includes the addition of an autohold function for the parking brake which was previously a £50 option.