Test: Volkswagen Golf - 1.5 TSI ACT DSG R-Line Edition
Of course, those who swear by diesels just turn up their noses and say that our consumption from the norm, which stopped at a very favorable 5,3 liters, is still about a liter higher than that of diesel Golfs. And they will be right. But we know how things are with diesel engines nowadays. They are not entirely popular and seem to become even less popular in the future. The latter are really clean (according to measurements on the open road, that is, RDE, the new Volkswagen diesels are fully eco-friendly), but when it comes to public opinion, and especially the political decisions that govern it, the numbers do not matter ...
In short, the "gasolines", and here the new 1,5-liter TSI with the outputs turned off, will obviously have to get used to - in a good way. It's not a three-cylinder, but a four-cylinder and slightly larger than its 1.4 TSI-badged predecessor. They talk about it by resizing (rather than downsizing) and the engine definitely feels right when driving. It's lively enough when the driver wants it, it has a sound that doesn't get in the way (and can be a bit sporty), it likes to spin, it breathes well at low revs and it's comfortable to use - also because it knows when it's only partially loaded • turn off the two cylinders and start swimming with a little gas removed.
The moment when the motor electronics turn the cylinders on and off is practically undetectable; only if you watch the indicator very closely on the fully digital gauges (which are optional, but we highly recommend them) and if the road is not vegan, you will find a slight vibration. This engine is therefore the best choice for the Golf, especially when paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (which could have been more refined at launch).
Otherwise, this Golf is similar to the Golf: organized, precise, ergonomic. The infotainment system is excellent, there are ample accessories on the equipment list (less standard and more optional), and the price… The Golf is not overpriced at all. Given that the test car also had the R-Line package (which adds aerodynamic accessories, a sports chassis and some other equipment), a skylight, LED headlights and active cruise control, 28 is not even a lot.
text: Dušan Lukič · photo: Саша Капетанович
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI ACT DSG R – Line Edition
Basic data
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.498 cm3 - maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 5.000-6.000 rpm - maximum torque 250 Nm at 1.500-3.500 rpm . – fuel tank 50 l. |
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| Energy transfer: | Drivetrain: Engine-driven front wheels - 6-speed DSG - Tires 225/45 R 17 W (Hankook Ventus S1 Evo). |
| Capacity: | top speed 216 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 8,3 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 5,0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 114 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.317 kg - permissible gross weight 1.810 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.258 mm - width 1.790 mm - height 1.492 mm - wheelbase 2.620 mm |
| Box: | 380-1.270 l |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 15 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 6.542 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 8,5s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,3 years ( 142 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,3 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 35,6m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 57dB |
We praise and reproach
engine
seat
position on the road
accidental knocking of the dual clutch transmission
