Petrol v TDi

solarman216 · 24-03-2014, 01:13

OK I thought I started a thread re TDi compared to a 2.4 petrol, well cannot find it so will post results here, The TDi wins, but only just, on top gear driving the Tdi scores, but at low speed torque the petrol wins all the way and as for consumption first test of 131 miles = 21 per gallon towing, but have to say higher speed performance was better so using this extra performance has to be taken in to consideration, time will tell, Rick

Banshee · 24-03-2014, 01:46

Well that's refreshing to hear

Especially from an experienced man like yourself Rick

AlexD333 · 24-03-2014, 07:09

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Well that's refreshing to hear

Especially from an experienced man like yourself Rick

I second this comment

Dynamics · 24-03-2014, 23:18

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Originally Posted by solarman216

at low speed torque the petrol wins all the way

exosteve · 24-03-2014, 23:28

veg oil makes it cheaper too

elty001 · 29-03-2014, 18:44

Had a petrol and 3 tdi's so I think my choice is easy to guess.
Liked the revvy engine on the petrol but it did run away in low box on steep descents and not as good for towing.
Saying that this auto I run now tends to run away also unlike the manual.
If a petrol came along at the right price I could be tempted to have another.

24-03-2014, 01:13	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Petrol v TDi OK I thought I started a thread re TDi compared to a 2.4 petrol, well cannot find it so will post results here, The TDi wins, but only just, on top gear driving the Tdi scores, but at low speed torque the petrol wins all the way and as for consumption first test of 131 miles = 21 per gallon towing, but have to say higher speed performance was better so using this extra performance has to be taken in to consideration, time will tell, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

24-03-2014, 01:46	#2
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Well that's refreshing to hear Especially from an experienced man like yourself Rick __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

24-03-2014, 23:28	#5
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	veg oil makes it cheaper too

29-03-2014, 18:44	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Had a petrol and 3 tdi's so I think my choice is easy to guess. Liked the revvy engine on the petrol but it did run away in low box on steep descents and not as good for towing. Saying that this auto I run now tends to run away also unlike the manual. If a petrol came along at the right price I could be tempted to have another.