Volkswagen is extending the range of engines for the Golf hatchback and estate car with a new 1.5TSI petrol powerplant delivering 96kW/130PS.
The high torque and simultaneously fuel efficient direct injection, turbocharged four-cylinder engine works on the Miller combustion cycle. The high compression increases effectiveness and thus "significantly" lowers fuel consumption, the automaker said. For the Golf this is on average – depending on specification – between 5.0 and 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 116 to 110 g/km.
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The four-cylinder engine delivers maximum torque of 200Nm from 1,400 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The main contribution to this is made by the special architecture of the turbocharger, featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG). Top speed is 210km/h.
For the first time, Volkswagen is offering a coasting function which, when using the 'eco-coasting' feature, turns the off. At speeds of up to 130 km/h, working in combination with a seven speed, dual clutch gearbox, the engine completely cuts out whenever the driver lifts off the accelerator. The car then 'coasts'. A compact lithium-ion battery simultaneously supplies power to the electrical equipment, such as windscreen wipers, headlights and audio system.
When travelling within the engine speed range of 1,400 – 3,200 rpm, active cylinder management also imperceptibly completely switches off two of the four cylinders, depending on the load. In this way too, fuel consumption and emissions are significantly reduced.
A six speed manual gearbox is also available.
