Extended test: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (110 kW) DSG
Seventh Golf will also upset opponents, just like some of the previous generations. And since there is nothing new in it, many people continue to claim that they look at it a little better for the first time and even notice it. But this is the Volkswagen approach! Each time, the design department worked for several months, if not years, to make a successor that, one might say, has changed, but at the same time remained practically unchanged. You know what it looks like - a lot of scams. Smart people never make definitive conclusions based on what they see, only on content. This is especially true for the seventh generation Golf. In fact, most things have been redone at Volkswagen, which is certainly an important reason to try it, even in the extended test, the first part of which is ahead this time.
If you look into the passenger compartment, you can immediately see where many new grips are used. This is especially true for the infotainment system, that is, the combined functions of navigation and sound equipment, to which they have added many accessories (which are part of the equipment of this Golf). You'll definitely be impressed by the screen in the center of the dashboard, which is touch-sensitive, not just touch-sensitive - as soon as you approach it with your fingers, it "gets ready" to offer you high-resolution content.
The choice of functions is simple, intuitive, as you would say, reminiscent of a smartphone function, of course, also because by sliding our fingers across the screen, we can customize and find everything we are looking for (for example, increase or decrease the navigation bar). Connecting a mobile phone is really easy and you can't believe that even Volkswagen's designers have broken through to such an advanced and user-friendly way.
It's here too sistem Selecting a driving profilewhere we can select a driving mode (sport, normal, comfortable, eco, individual) and then the system adjusts all functions accordingly from or mode. speed when shifting gears through air conditioning or lighting to electronically controlled damping (DDC) dampers or steering assist mode.
Also worth mentioning is the engine, which looks exactly the same as before, but Volkswagen also made it brand new. Presumably, there were two main reasons for this: the first was that the new design and the use of lighter parts significantly reduced its weight, and the second was that the new engine was better suited to the upcoming environmental regulations. Both, of course, cannot be so easily verified with a test.
It is true, however, that this engine has proven to be a lot more fuel efficient than it used to be, and the Golf average for many of today's test drivers is much lower than we're used to. Even more surprising was the average consumption over several longer test drives, where even a result below six liters per 100 kilometers was unattainable (of course, with an almost unchanged driving style).
The driver's behavior is greatly influenced by the automatic dual-clutch transmission, which can be changed to a sporty transmission at the next moment, and the sequential gear shifting with two levers under the steering wheel.
The only serious flaw a writer can write about the new Golf is the nostalgic memory of the good old handbrake lever between the two seats. Its automatic successor even has an automatic stop function and if we use it we will have to add a little more gas each time we start, but the car, despite the automatic clutch, does not move by itself after braking and stopping. The operation of this system does not seem logical at first glance, but we believe that its use is well thought out. We do not have to constantly press the brake pedal before traffic lights at intersections, the foot is still resting. If necessary, drive away by pressing the gas pedal. But back to the handbrake: I think it will help in a dangerous situation. But I forget that the Golf ESP prevents any minor driver errors anyway, and in fast corners "adds" faster than the driver can turn the steering wheel.
Text: Tomaž Porekar
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (110 kW) DSG
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 23.587 € |
| Test model cost: | 31.872 € |
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| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,4 with |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,7l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.968 cm3 - maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 3.500-4.000 rpm - maximum torque 320 Nm at 1.750-3.000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine is driven by the front wheels - a 6-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches - tires 225/40 R 18 V (Semperit Speedgrip2). |
| Capacity: | 212 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 5,2/4,0/4,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 117 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.375 kg - permissible gross weight 1.880 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.255 mm – width 1.790 mm – height 1.452 mm – wheelbase 2.637 mm – trunk 380–1.270 50 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 7 ° C / p = 992 mbar / rel. vl. = 75% / odometer status: 953 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,4s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,7 years ( 137 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 212km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 5,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,5m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
The car is useful and reliable in every way. Designed the way users want it, so unobtrusive yet technically completely convincing. But it's also proof that we need to open the wallet when we buy to get a lot.
We praise and reproach
engine (consumption, power)
gearbox (DSG)
DPS (Drive Mode)
active cruise control
infotainment
easily accessible Isofix mounts
comfortable seats
test machine price
start-stop system
less visibility when reversing
automatic parking brake
