FSI vs. TSI explained CCTA or CBFA? There are two variants of the 2008.5-2013.5 2.0 TSI engine. Engine code CCTA applies to 49-state emissions vehicles. CBFA engines feature a few changes to meet California’s more stringent emissions standards. Mechanical Differences • secondary air injection pump for startup emissions
The main distinguishing element between the two Golfs here are the styling packages they use. For instance, the Golf GTI benefits from the GTI styling pack that includes - a GTI front bumper featuring honeycomb front air intake, radiator grille, side skirts, and rear bumper. The chrome exhaust tailpipes are a great addition to the rear.
I, like you, was torn between the two: a heavily discounted 2014 or a brand new 2015 (with no financing incentives) In terms of driving, while the power (on paper) doesn't seem like much of an improvement, the extra torque is quite amazing and this car is much more engaging and fun to drive than the previous gen GTI.The Golf GTI receives its power from a standard 2.0-L TSI engine that gets paired up with an optional 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Triptronic and Sport Mode or the standard 6-speed manual transmission. This engine is able to get the Golf GTI a powerful 228 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
The FSI head does not flow as well as the TSI. The FSI is more susceptible to knock than the TSI. The FSI does not have as good of a fueling system as the TSI. The FSI has more internal losses compared to the TSI. The TSI is just better so it makes more power. We should expect that form a completely new engine from VW. That's how progress works.