Engine
As we mentioned above, the diesel variant of the new Octavia is powered by the same 2.0 litre TDi turbodiesel direct injection diesel engine that powers the Laura. However, for the new Octy, this oil burner comes with 3 PS of additional power and the motor now makes 143 PS.
The torque, at 320 Nm, remains the same. The transmission options include both a 6 speed manual and a 6 speed DSG.
This engine has always been known for its free revving nature and we can’t help but admire the willingness this motor has to climb its way to the redline. The car we drove came with a DSG transmission, which, when show the whip, up-shifts at close to 4700 RPM. The shifts can be safely described as seamless and the transmission is pretty responsive to the sudden throttle changes. Such an accomplished unit this DSG box is that it not just makes the drive more convenient than the manual ‘box but also makes it equally enjoyable if not more. Talking about the NVH levels, the cabin is well isolated from the vibrations that the diesel engine offers. However, the motor has a habit to become pretty vocal when given the stick. Not that we are complaining for we thoroughly enjoyed the engine’s healthy sound note.
The ARAI certified fuel efficiency figure for the 2.0 TDI (DSG) is 19,3 kmpl, only 1.3 kmpl less than the manual variant. Easily expect 12-14 kmpl under normal driving conditions. Not bad, eh?
Motoroids Rating: 4.5/5
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