Scirocco 1.4 lacks puff

For all the charms of the 1.4 Scirocco it's worth shelling out a bit more for the the 2-litre version

LAST UPDATED AT 08:17 ON Mon 30 Jun 2008

The 1.4-litre TSI version of the Scirocco will cost about £18,500 when it goes on sale in January, and comes with the excellent Active Chassis Control as standard. But while the 158bhp engine is impressive for its size, you are actually better off stretching the extra £2,500 for the 197bhp 2.0-litre – as you really need its performance to make the most of the Scirocco’s superb handling. ·