Volkswagen Golf 2.0 16V TDI Sportline (3 doors)
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I guess every new generation of Golf is a car that every old world looks forward to; what it will be like Every time, for the fourth time in a row, Golf answers the same thing: it is only slightly different from the previous one, but at the same time better than it.
Slightly different? Well, two pairs of closed round lamps front and rear can be a really noticeable novelty, but remember how different the new Mégane is from the old one, the Stilo from the Bravo, the 307 from the 306 and so on. The silhouette of the golf has remained unchanged almost all the time since the second generation, with neatly pressed edges. All silhouette details are just variations on a familiar theme. You'll only notice two major innovations: the nice big badge is now also the tailgate handle (always dirty in muddy weather) and that you'll have to get used to the outside mirror flashing at night when the side lights have been retained.
The interior is the second chapter, the form deviation is much more noticeable here. Of course: the interior should be pleasant, but also in the service of ergonomics, that is, in the service of pleasant control of individual elements of the car. Golf did not disappoint; sitting in it, especially behind the wheel, is typical (Golf, VW and Concern), which means a very good driving position, (too) long clutch pedal travel, good gear lever position, excellent seat and steering wheel adjustability and a high-mounted dashboard .
It is now more "puffed up", with a more horizontal top and a large radius in the center. The meters are also large, transparent and contain a lot of (useful) information, and on the left is a separate design part designed to control the air conditioning and audio system. Both deserve exceptional praise, from the way (simplicity) of management to the efficiency of operation. The CD radio has a few buttons that are quite large (but sadly it still doesn't have steering buttons!), and the air conditioner doesn't require frequent intervention in most (even nasty) weather conditions.
"Sportline" also means, among other things, more sporty seats: they are very good, quite stiff, with a long seat, with very pronounced lateral grip on the seat and backrest, only the curvature of the backrest should be noticeably more pronounced. for more comfortable hours in the car; Unfortunately, the adjustable lumbar region doesn't help much either. It is noticeably better than the previous Golf, and will suit rear passengers as it now has more room mainly due to the longer wheelbase and, of course, the more thoughtful design.
However, the flip side of Golf's useful work is room for a lot of things; It doesn't have much storage space for small items (especially if you remember the lavish Touran!), and there is nothing more useful in its trunk. This one is excellently crafted and mostly holds a good portion of our standard suitcases (excluding one smaller, 68-liter), but lacks flexibility. Since the bench seat does not tip over, the backrest and backrests remain in an impractically flat position after you flip the backrests. I could be better!
Like his supporters, he has detractors. But (again) the former should be encouraged, and the latter (maybe?) be disappointed: golf is good! Once you get behind the wheel and adjust the position, you will become familiar with the ride. You may soon find that visibility is very good at the front and slightly worse at the rear (mainly due to the wide B and C-pillars, but also due to the low rear window), that visibility at night is also good with classic lamps and that visibility in the rain is good because of good janitors. But even on the Golf, aerodynamic grips (from generation to generation) slightly reduce the ability to clean snow that accumulates under the front wipers while driving.
Behind the wheel? The electromechanical power steering works very well as it gives good information about what is happening under the front wheels and only the best hydraulic (classic) is better than it. This is not a sporty style, but it (that is, a compromise between sporting requirements and comfort) is more comfortable for a wider range of drivers. It also feels very good on the brake pedal, that is, when you do not brake at full power; Thus, braking power control is a simple task. However, all further driving sensations are closely related to the drive machine you have chosen.
This is allegedly the most iconic TDI, i.e. turbodiesel with direct fuel injection. The ultra-modern Golf, a four-cylinder with 16-valve technology and a displacement of two liters, spun in the test Golf. It's not the most powerful - in the previous generation, you could think of a 1.9 TDI with 150 horsepower, which is also available in other cars of the VAG group. It has 140 but also 320 Nm of maximum torque from 1750 to 2500 rpm. You don't need to read these lines to understand this as they show his character throughout the trip.
It pulls from idle to 1600 rpm, but it's pretty bad. Then he suddenly wakes up and sharply picks up speed up to 4000 rpm. Above this value, the revs begin to resist noticeably, but forcing from the driver's side is also meaningless; Together with the 6-speed (manual) gearbox, the engine has a nice feature: often (at different speeds) two gears are available, in which the engine runs perfectly.
At first, it promises a lot: it works instantly (of course, after preheating, which is quite short) and when heated, it does not send unpleasant vibrations inside. Even more encouraging is its consumption: according to the on-board computer, at a speed of 180 kilometers per hour it consumes 10, and at maximum speed (only) 13 liters of diesel fuel per 3 kilometers. Practice shows that with moderate driving he is satisfied with less than seven, and at an accelerated pace - nine liters per 100 kilometers. With what it offers, it takes quite a bit to do so.
The six gears of the drivetrain shouldn't scare you; shifting is effortless and with typical feedback (if you're driving a fourth-generation Golf, you'll feel right at home), and with sportier demands (shift speed) it's more compliant than Volkswagen's gearboxes used to be. However, there are large gear ratios that are common to (all) diesels, which means that in sixth gear at idle, you are driving at almost 50 kilometers per hour! In any case, the transmission, together with the differential, is ideally matched in terms of engine power and ensures a comfortable and sporty (fast) driving experience.
The stretching of the wheelbase not only means more interior space and a larger body, but also affects directional stability. Such a Golf can move at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour without showing any signs of uneasiness, which is also affected by its chassis. Knee-highs have always been "rigid", the chassis is quite rigid (but still comfortable), and the tracks are more than one and a half meters wide.
Now, instead of a semi-rigid axle (Golf 4), it has an individual suspension, which means a little more comfort, especially in the rear seat, as well as more precise wheel steering and thus a slightly better position on the road. ... However, it nevertheless clearly expresses the design of the drive: after a long neutral position of the body, in extreme conditions, it begins to knock the nose out of the corner (high cornering speed), against which the gas evacuation helps very well. At the same time (less pronounced than in the previous generation, but still noticeable) it flies out slightly from behind, which can only surprise on snowy roads, and even then you can quickly correct the direction of the car for good steering. wheel.
Like it or not, the Golf has a strong image these days, which isn't necessarily a good thing, of course. One (and very important) disadvantage (excluding the possibility of theft) is, of course, the price, since the image costs money. However, with this it becomes less and less "everyday". .
Matevž Koroshec
Formally, this does not appeal to me. And not because of the lines, but because it has not changed much compared to its predecessor. That's why I was impressed by everything inside and under the hood. But not at the price they charge.
Dusan Lukic
What interested me the most: Golf is still Golf. With all its good and bad qualities. Even more interesting: the price. At first glance (and at second) it seems very, very expensive. But translate the price in euros and compare it with the price in euros of its predecessors, the Troika and the Four. Depending on the motorization, the results are predictably different, but in principle the new Golf (with more equipment) is slightly more expensive. That is: with comparable equipment (which was not yet available at that time) the price in euros is very similar. The fact that our salaries in euros are always lower is not VW's fault, is it?
Vinko Kernc
Photo by Aleš Pavletič, Saša Kapetanovič
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 16V TDI Sportline (3 doors)
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 20.943,92 € |
| Test model cost: | 24.219,66 € |
| Power: | 103kW (140 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,3 with |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,4l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | General warranty 2 years unlimited mileage, rust warranty 12 years, varnish warranty 3 years, mobile warranty. |
| Oil change every | 30.000 km |
| Systematic review | 30.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 159,82 € |
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| Fuel: | 5.889,08 € |
| Tires (1) | 3.525,29 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | (5 years) 13.311,65 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.966,95 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 3.603,32 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 29.911,58 0,30 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - direct injection diesel - mounted transversely in front - bore and stroke 81,0 × 95,5 mm - displacement 1968 cm3 - compression ratio 18,5:1 - maximum power 103 kW ( 140 hp) at 4000 hp / min - average piston speed at maximum power 12,7 m / s - specific power 52,3 kW / l (71,2 hp / l) - maximum torque 320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm - 2 camshaft in the head (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - fuel injection with a pump-injector system - exhaust gas turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,770; II. 2,090; III. 1,320; IV. 0,980; V. 0,780; VI. 0,650; rear 3,640 - differential 3,450 - rims 7J × 17 - tires 225/45 R 17 H, rolling range 1,91 m - speed in VI. gears at 1000 rpm 51,2 km/h. |
| Capacity: | top speed 203 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 9,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,1 / 4,5 / 5,4 l / 100 km |
| Transportation and suspension: | Sedan - 3 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, triangular cross rails, stabilizer - rear single suspension, four cross rails, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc , mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 3,0 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1281 kg - permissible total weight 1910 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake 1400 kg, without brake 670 kg - permissible roof load 75 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1759 mm - front track 1539 mm - rear track 1528 mm - ground clearance 10,9 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1460 mm, rear 1490 mm - front seat length 480 mm, rear seat 470 mm - handlebar diameter 375 mm - fuel tank 55 l. |
| Box: | Trunk volume measured with AM standard set of 5 Samsonite suitcases (total volume 278,5L): 1 × backpack (20 l); 1 × aviation suitcase (36 l); 1 × suitcase (68,5 l); 1 × suitcase (85,5 l) |
Our measurements
| T = -2 ° C / p = 1015 mbar / rel. vl. = 94% / Tires: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 M + S / Mileage status: 1834 km. | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,9s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,2 years ( 134 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 31,1 years ( 169 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 11,8 (W) p |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 12 (VI.). |
| Maximum speed: | 203km / h (WE.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 6,7l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 10,1l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 8,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 47,2m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 68dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 65dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 70dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 69dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 68dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (353/420)
Four, but a little less than five. The three-door car and the Sportline are geared towards more sport-oriented drivers, especially reds. Inside, however, it is impressively spacious and the engine satisfies any driver. If it had a more flexible barrel, the overall picture would be even better. The materials (the overwhelming majority), workmanship and ergonomics stand out.
Exterior (14/15)
There is nothing wrong with the appearance, and the workmanship is impeccable. Only the designers did not show any originality.
Interior (115/140)
A very good air conditioner, with rare exceptions also excellent ergonomics. Carefully designed and very spacious. Poorly adjustable trunk.
Engine, transmission (39
/ 40)The engine is great for this car in its character, the gear ratios are perfect. Technique with very few comments.
Driving performance (82
/ 95)Very good electric power steering, chassis and braking feel. The pedals are only average, especially for traction.
Performance (30/35)
The excellent maneuverability is also partly due to the six-speed transmission. Accelerates worse than the factory promise.
Security (37/45)
Despite the winter tires, the braking distance is too long. It is great for passive and active safety.
Economy
Only the price pulls him down; it consumes little, the guarantee is very profitable, and in case of loss of value, it sets an upper limit.
We praise and reproach
production, materials
handling, driving performance
spaciousness, driving position
ergonomics
engine, gearbox
image
price
long clutch pedal movement
"Dead" engine up to 1600 rpm.
opening the boot lid in dirty weather
no steering levers for audio system
poor flexibility of the trunk
