Hiall, I'm looking at buying a used golf around 2017-18, and I've got the choice between a 1.4L TSI (125 HP) or the newer 1.5 TSI EVO (130 HP) engine. The marketing (including mainstream motoring journalism, which I consider quasi-marketing) claims that the EVOs are more efficient and reliable, having fixed reliability issues on the previous Volkswagenscirocco 2015 1.4 tsi 160 hp aracımla ara hızlanma denemeleri ve makisumum hız denemesi Technicalspecifications for the 2014-2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 150 (Mk6) 4 door sedan. Find & compare performance, practicality, chassis, brakes, top speed, acceleration, suspension, engine, weights, Sorryto hear about your problems. I have a 1-4 TSI 160 MY 2011 and so far 7500 miles have not had any problems. No misfire, no oil used. Have been reading your story, I own a golf 1.4 tsi 160, started to misfire with lights on on dash, have replaced with all new genuine coil packs and plugs, runs fine but the cat light is on! Re 1.4TSI not running properly. by Tonimariex95 » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:37 am. That does sound like what is happening with mine. The epc light comes on which I forgot to mention, it’s been plugged in again today and no fault codes have been found even though the car is still running in limp mode. The VW mechanic has advised changing the pump Performa compression test, to rule out any piston issues. If you haven't done so already it maybe worth running some in tank injector cleaner through as the issue could be fueling related (clogged injectors). 1.4 TSI 160 In: Reflex Silver With a: DSG box. Re: 1.4TSI Cold start hesitant acceleration. Post by blower » Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:27 pm. Somecommon issues reported with the Volkswagen Sharan's 2.0 TDI engine include diesel particulate filter (DPF) failure, EGR valve failure, injector issues, and timing belt failure. These issues have been reported in various models and years, including the 2011-2015 and 2016-2020 models. Volkswagenclaims a combined fuel economy figure of just 33.6mpg for the car - which is hardly saving the planet - but even under gentle use we struggled to better 28mpg. The CO2 figure of 199 g l7kGfC0.