Multivan TDI versus V6 petrol

**Seano** · 30-10-2008, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by rymi

Coastie,

How does the performance and driving characteristics of your T5 TDI compare to your old Disco TDI (was was yours a series II TD5?) The Disco TD5 has a 2.5L 5 cylinder also, however it had only about 101 kw from memory.

Rymi....I used to drive a TD5 power Defender 130 for work whilst I also had my T4 TDi as well as a daily driver. Frankly, whilst the T4 gives away 25kw plus quite a few torques....it was still the better tourer engine. Where it lost out was low down in the rev range which is what you'd expect. However, there was never a time where I'd say to myself....I wish the T4 had this engine.

The same can not be said for the V6 TDi that lies under the bonnet of the current Disco......that thing is truly truly awesome. And in its twin turbo guise (in the Jagaur & Peugeot tourers).....sensational.

By the by I think the new Transporter/Multivan due next year might actually have the VW V6 TDi as one of the engines of choice....he says hopefully.

**Silver Caravelle** · 30-10-2008, 09:18 AM

I can attest to the twin turbo V6TDI engine having driven a Pug 407 V6 TDI, which is brilliant. The Frogs know their diesel engines. This engine that Peugeot developed is excellent and obviously features in a number of vehicles now...Rangie, Disco Jag, Citroen C6, Tourag.

Regards,
Scott