Test: Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI (2020) // Golf from the future
So over the toe is of course best. It offers more than any Golf to date, regardless of version or equipment. Of course, you need to know how to use all this. Volkswagen wants to convince young users of the new Golf. They, in turn, are demanding buyers, buyers demanding new car regulations. They are interested not only in engine power, but also in connectivity, digitization and direct interaction of the car with their smartphone. I am not saying that this is a bad thing, as both the driver and the rest of the passengers in the car get the convenience of using the car like never before. Of course, it is also true that young Volkswagen customers are needed. This means they do not have them yet, and even with the full digitalization of the new Golf there is no guarantee that they will have them.
What about the rest? Not only older clients, but all of us who are somewhere in the middle in terms of age? Are we still going to push golf so hard to the stars? Will it still be the best mid-range car for us?
Of course, time will give these answers, but I don't have an answer yet. For me, the Golf was never the best car because the crowd screamed so much, but because it turned out to be the best... Because if I tried so hard, I wouldn't pick on him. Not inside or in the drive, engines or transmission. But here the new Golf is still better! A little doubt, at least, the interior causes me. Maybe it's also because I'm not the youngest anymore, and therefore digitalization does not tempt me so much. I’m not saying that she doesn’t, but I don’t want to be her slave. And he somehow became the new Golf. He was sacrificed at the factory to please the young population. But at the same time, they sacrificed much more than it seems at first glance. The Golf was my best car also because it was perfect in terms of ergonomics. When you got into it, your hand automatically moved to the most important switches and buttons. This is no longer the case.
Ergonomics
Older drivers will require some tweaking. The engineers cleaned up the interior, unfortunately, and much-needed buttons, and thus kept too many things in the central unit, which we navigate only with virtual touch buttons. Many will miss the radio volume control buttons and probably the air conditioning control buttons. New ways of regulating these systems do not allow them to be carefree while driving, especially at night, since the virtual and touch tiles are not yet highlighted.
Intuition is at least a little heightened by shortcuts to the most important interfaces.
Infotainment screen
Controlling the infotainment system via the touchscreen (which is also voice-controlled, but unfortunately not in Slovenian) is simple, but not flawless due to its size and transparency. This is a complete new addition to Volkswagen's offering and will require some improvements to ensure that the interaction between driver, system and smartphone (which makes many new services available to the driver and passengers) is flawless.
You also need a finger to adjust volume and temperature.
Feeling in the salon
The driver's driving position in the test car was excellent, thanks also to the electrically adjustable ergoActive seats. They are part of the standard equipment in the Style package, and in addition to being electrically adjustable, they also offer massage, remember three different settings, and also allow you to adjust the length of the seat section.
The interior may be too fantastic, but on the other hand, it is clean and elegant.
Appearance
Here Golf remains Golf. By nature, conservative Germans have done a great job and gave it a fresh look, fresh and dynamic. What will happen to the GTI version!
Drivetrain and driving feel
Drivetrain and driving feelThe 110-liter petrol turbocharger with 150 kW (1,5 horsepower) now automatically deactivates a couple of cylinders at low load, helping to reduce fuel consumption. However, the question arises, what is the fuel economy in the event that we systematically help the engine to work with only two cylinders. It also requires a lot of attention and feelings. Otherwise, the new Golf rides well, the chassis is solid and responsive, and the body tilts into corners when there aren't many.
You can already read the entire test in the current issue of Auto magazine, which came out on April 9!
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 eTSI (2020)
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Test model cost: | 28.977 EUR € |
| Base model price with discounts: | 26.584 EUR € |
| Test model price discount: | 28.977 EUR € |
| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 8,5 with |
| Maximum speed: | 224 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,6l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 2-year unlimited mileage general warranty, up to 4-year extended warranty with 200.000 km limit, unlimited mobile warranty, 3-year paint warranty, 12-year rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 30.000 km / 24 months |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.099 € |
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| Fuel: | 5.659 € |
| Tires (1) | 1.228 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 18.935 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 3.480 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 5.545 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 35.946 0,36 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - turbocharged petrol - front mounted transversely - bore and stroke 74,5 × 85,9 mm - displacement 1.498 cm3 - compression 10,5:1 - maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) .) at 5.000-6.000 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 14,3 m / s - specific power 73,4 kW / l (99,9 l. - exhaust turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | engine-driven front wheels - 7-speed DSG transmission - gear ratio I. 3,500 2,087; II. 1,343 hours; III. 0,933 hour; IV. 0,696 hours; V. 0,555; VI. 0,466; VII. 4,800 – 7,5 differential 18 – rims 225 J × 40 – tires 18/1,92 R XNUMX V, rolling circumference XNUMX m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 224 km/h – 0-100 km/h acceleration 8,5 s – average fuel consumption (ECE) 4,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 108 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 5 doors - 5 seats - self-supporting body - front individual suspension, air springs, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer - rear axle shaft, air springs, stabilizer - front disc brakes (with forced cooling), rear discs, ABS, rear wheel electric parking brake ( switch between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 2,6 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.340 kg - permissible total weight 1.840 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.500 kg, without brake: 670 kg - permissible roof load: 75 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.284 mm - width 1.789 mm, with mirrors 2.073 mm - height 1.456 mm - wheelbase 2.636 mm - front track 1.549 - rear 1.520 - ground clearance 10,9 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | longitudinal front np rear np - front width 1.471 mm, rear 1.440 mm - head height front 996–1.018 mm, rear 968 mm - front seat length np, rear seat np - steering wheel diameter 370 mm - fuel tank 45 l. |
| Box: | 380-1.237 l |
Overall rating (470/600)
Great design and driving, digitalization and connectivity, perhaps even one step ahead of the time.
Comfort (94
/ 115)Unfortunately, the Golf has lost its internal ergonomics due to (over) digitization.
Transmission (60
/ 80)Proven equipment including engine, transmission and chassis.
Driving performance (83
/ 100)Great location, although may give too little driver feedback.
Security (88/115)
Plenty of assistive systems are available at an additional cost, and the test Golf did not boast of them.
Economy and environment (48
/ 80)Even if the base price is not the lowest, the Golf is always redeemed at the cost of preserving value.
We praise and reproach
form (by predecessor)
position on the road
front matrix headlights
seat
no volume control buttons and air conditioning control
immunity of some virtual touch buttons
