Are small engines in the Volkswagen Golf any good?

Are Volkswagen's 1.0-litre petrol engines any good?

Asked on 2 August 2020 by Daniel Mc Sweeney

Answered by Dan Powell
I rate this engine very highly. In fact, in my opinion. the 1.0 TSI 115PS is the best three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine there is. Very few reported faults. It also returns 50mpg: www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg/volkswagen/golf-2013
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