Yeah that's exactly my thoughts . I'm going to use the tdi to do approx 12k miles a year . Meanwhile my wife will use the FSI to do approx 5-6k miles per year .I read you notes with interest.
I find our TDi75 simply great as a long range vehicle.....simply 600 miles or so on a full tank is great...
Although, I am still dreaming of a lovely 1.6 for running around locally...