Avensis or Passat petrol models

mickof

What are the B8 and B6 models I see ?

bazz26

It's the model designation of each generation of Passat:

B6 - 2005 to 2010
B7 - 2010 to 2014
B8 - 2015 onwards.

mickof

Thanks

PukkaStukka

Out of curiosity, I've read very favourable reviews about the Avensis 1.8 valvematic and am wondering if you've considered this car OP? It's supposed to be very good and pretty close to diesel levels of mpg without the complexity of an oil burner.

bazz26

There are probably less petrol MkIII Avensis around than petrol Passats. Would be a safer bet though if you can find one.

colm_mcm

1.8 are super rare.

PukkaStukka

colm_mcm wrote: »

1.8 are super rare.

The reviews were all on UK web site so that that explains that

colm_mcm

mpg review no doubt inspired by the pointers Toyota gave them about their revolutionary new engine.
it's no diesel rival anyway.

PukkaStukka

colm_mcm wrote: »

mpg review no doubt inspired by the pointers Toyota gave them about their revolutionary new engine.
it's no diesel rival anyway.

Agreed I t's not an out and out match for a diesel but someone looking at purchasing for the longer term would be tempted by the the fact that there are no horrifically expensive bits to break like those on a diesel. A big car like that yielding mid 40's is an attractive proposition.

mickof

Change of mind --- Passat petrol engines are rare and they stopped making them for a couple of years 2012/2016 I think.
Originally wanted a petrol as did low milage about 6/7000 miles a year-
I am now thinking a 1.6 Passat diesel in which case there is loads around to buy.
Any thoughts on this ? Read somewhere b4 about filter problems if they don't get a good spin every so often, any truth in it? My driving is generally short distances here and there
Thanks

colm_mcm

you would be crazy to do that.

mickof

Why do you say that ?

colm_mcm

your driving is totally unsuited to a modern diesel

mickof

Fair enough

Subotai

I was in the same position as the OP recently. I needed to get a bigger car for the kids, but my mileage is really low. I traded in a Mazda 3 diesel, and got a 2012 1.6L petrol Avensis. It took ages to find one, as the petrol versions are so rare. It's slightly underpowered, I notice it when i join a motorway for example, but apart from that it's fine. Huge boot and lots of space in the back. So i'm happy with it.

mickof

I'm guessing about 15,000 ? they all seem expensive probably as they are so rare ? I've my heart set on a Passat now

Stallingrad

Low milage CL with DSG, nice.

http://www.sinnottautos.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat/COMFORT-TSI/201114442290177670/

mickof

Does Passat 1.4 petrol have timing belt or chain - I'm finding mixed answers ?
Thanks

bazz26

What year Passat?

mickof

2010?

bazz26

Chain afaik. Can stretch and get rattly which means it would need to be replaced.

mickof

Ok thanks for that- didn't think changes needed replacement - must look into that- has 44000 miles

bazz26

A chain should last the lifetime of the engine but on that engine they have been known to stretch which means it would then need to be replaced. It's not a overly common problem on the 122bhp version but still something to be aware of when buying one.

mickof

Would you tell by driving ?