Volkswagen Golf 6 2.0 TDI (81 kW) Comfortline
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On the one hand, it is already correct that there is a machine that sets the bar that pulls its rivals along with it. On the other hand, such a car is disappointing: engineers and strategists of competitors, as well as people in general who are interested in cars or even buy them. And with this extremely wide group of the population, sooner or later, even hateful relations may arise. If you can give a "human" example: think of Schumacher, who became more and more unpopular because of his skill and excellence.
Yes, Schumacher has withdrawn, but the Golf has not and most likely will not in the near future. If you remember our recently published comparison test of lower middle class cars, you will also remember that it won - Golf. But it was a Golf of the previous generation, that is, the fifth generation, among the cars that are still fresh on the market. So what did Volkswagen need to give the new generation?
There are several reasons, and at least two of them are very "difficult". First, people, buyers get tired of certain forms after a few years, no matter how lucky she is. Second, the Wolfsburg strategists found the Golf 5 too expensive to manufacture (or in other words, to make it cheaper) and sent the engineers back to the workbench to "fix" their work.
The first reason is not difficult to satisfy - the automotive (and other) industry has long invented the "facelift", rejuvenation at home, and this art is well honed. If you follow the development of the automotive industry, you will see that this is your home for at least 30 years. But simply updating the visible parts of the Golf 5 was clearly not enough for those in charge in northern Germany, because, after all, finance (and at the right time it happens) is the most important part of any business for a seller.
So the Golf 6 is a new-generation Golf, but there's an immediate debate about when a car should be branded new and not just refurbished. This right is quite rightly accepted by manufacturers, and you think you want to. Of course, then the clients and everyone who follows this topic decide whether to accept it or not.
Let's get to the point: from a mechanical point of view, the Golf 6 is an optimized Golf 5. Slightly different appearance and technically improved to be (probably) cheaper to manufacture (which the buyer does not "feel") and at the same time slightly better in all (or at least most) areas of perception of the driver and passenger.
Again, there will be complex and endless discussions about appearance in various online forums and at bar counters. It's just typical golf, and if you look closely, the last three generations differ from each other (and at least from a distance) more or less more or less only in the shape of the lights. At the front, the Six partially follows the Scirocco design philosophy, at the rear it tries to be more mature with "out-of-round" headlights, and its side (if the driver looks in the exterior mirrors) is ironically due to the edge of the body under the bottom edge of the windshield, the sheet metal around that area is somewhat similar to the Stilo sheet.
It is about the same different from the outside as well as from the inside. The six is less like the previous generation and more like other new Volkswagen (presentations), at least when it comes to the dashboard. Not a single element on it, except for the sensors, large, transparent and neat, is striking. Stuff (buttons and switches for the air conditioner and audio system) are ergonomically efficient, but not a particular design achievement.
Volkswagen recalled that climate change information will be briefly displayed on the audio screen, an effective and commendable innovation. Less commendable is the dashboard lighting: the gauges are mostly white with a little red, the air conditioner is mostly red with a little yellow, and the audio screen is blue, and its size and brightness significantly suppresses other lights, which is annoying at night. if not worried about the color mismatch.
Overall, the interior of (each) Golf is truly exemplary. Judging by the Golf test, which was rather modestly equipped (and as such is very close to the most popular commercial version), it still served with nice little things: with efficient (quick) seat adjustment in the lumbar region, which is the exception rather than the rule. ), with a drawer in front of the passenger with a lock, lighting and a hole for air conditioning, with two automatically illuminated mirrors in the sun blinds and, above all, with nice drawers. Good ones? Firstly, there are enough of them, and secondly, they are effective and convenient.
Among other things, this Golf has six bottle seats, two of which (in the front door) are large enough for a 1-liter, and under the driver's seat is a large and useful box with a padded plastic bottom. Competitors need to be inspired.
The sensors also have, as we are used to, an extensive information system (on-board computer), which is now even more extensive (including cruise control data and speed limit warning) and therefore may be somewhat opaque, but this confuses two things: data about the outside air temperature inside the data of the on-board computer and that the clock is visible only to the driver.
The air conditioner in the test Golf was automatic and divisible; everything worked well, the automation required only fairly frequent intervention in setting the temperature, from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. The handling of secondary functions is generally commendable, just for the audio system you want the controls to be on the steering wheel. The equipment, as already mentioned, was not very rich; Of the nonessential additions, it only had cruise control and automatic movement of all side windows in both directions (which we welcome nonetheless), but it's true that we could have added at least one more parking aid in the back. If you think of it as equipped as such, as an "input offer", then it has enough equipment.
The seats give off a sporty feel as they have a lot of lateral support, but are softer than we're used to with the Golf, which is probably the cause of a little more fatigue after sitting for a long time. From the driver's seat, we would like to have slightly larger exterior mirrors and, above all - again or again - a shorter clutch pedal stroke. This is certainly a legacy of the fifth generation, as well as an increased trunk that has not changed even by a liter and has the same way of increasing (third reversible backrest, fixed bench) and the same undesirable uneven surface (the backrest does not fall completely) and a few centimeters at the site of magnification.
Like the equipment package, the engine is likely to please most Slovenians. This is a "new" 2-liter TDI that runs on "only" 81 kilowatts, so it's a weaker version of the 103-kilowatt engine that has been known for some time. Its advantage over previous, equally powerful Tedeijas is a quieter ride that is very noticeable with reduced noise levels during (cold) starts and at idle, as well as a bit quieter when driving. It has also become more advanced: the response characteristic of the turbine has been reduced, which means that it responds well and continuously at just under 2.000 rpm.
The tachometer promises a red field at 5.000 rpm, but in third gear it easily spins only up to 4.600, and in fourth - to the same value, but with noticeably less willpower. Fifth gear is meant for economical driving as it revs slowly up to 3.600, but it is also true that because of the beautiful torque curve fifth gear is very useful for comfortable driving over a wide range of speeds.
The engine is lively enough up to 150, 160 kilometers per hour in an airplane and tires quickly on slightly more pronounced descents. That's why a properly set sixth gear is also welcome. However, such a streamlined, non-sporty engine once again boasts modesty in consumption. According to the on-board computer, it consumes only 11 liters per 1 kilometer at full throttle and at maximum speed. In fifth gear at 100 rpm (1.800 km/h) it consumes 100 and at 5 rpm (3) it consumes 2.400 liters per 130 km. The truth is very close; with a very dynamic and fast driving, we were not able to significantly increase the diesel fuel consumption above nine liters per 6 kilometers, which in practice means a very large range, because one refueling can "always" drive at least 5 kilometers, and with a soft foot also much bigger. On country roads, the engine needs only 100 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at an average of 700 kilometers per hour (which is already very fast!)!
The gearbox is nothing new; it is still light in moderate overtaking and slightly heavy (in the last step of overtaking) if the driver is in a hurry. The chassis is also a good refinement of the previous one: it feels more comfortable, but quieter in turns and when changing directions. However, with excellent wheel steering, the body has a long neutral position in corners, and only in exceptional conditions does it tend to slightly overtake the rear of the car with a sharply retracted throttle.
As for the chassis, it's worth mentioning once again the excellent cornering grip, even when conditions under the wheels are no longer ideal; Part of this useful feature is also taken over by the Electronic Differential Lock (EDS), which is part of the ESP system. This Golf is very limited, which means it reacts quickly to wheel spin, which again means that in some cases, when the driver pulls away quickly and the wheels turn (unplanned) at idle speed, it quickly reduces engine torque and quickly returns. '. This translates into a quick deceleration and immediately after that acceleration, which is unpleasant, so it's good to get used to it. The ESP system can no longer be disabled, only the ASR drive can be dispensed with, which is useful (for example) on snow.
If the driver of such a motorized Golf still wants a dynamic ride, he will enjoy it. The Šestica handles corners well, the ride is pleasant, the steering is precise (probably the best electric power steering at the moment), the brakes are efficient, the brake pedal feel is very good, and the engine takes good care of traction with its torque. If there is no serious sporting ambition, such a Golf can be of great help for moderate driving pleasure.
And here we are again at the yardstick. Even if we start with the conclusion that a good month ago the previous generation was able to defeat all competitors, the fact is that the new, sixth generation is even slightly better and, therefore, again a thorn in the side of the fifth competitor. Perhaps it will not be superfluous to buy Golf here and there at competitions and ride a little.
Face to face. ...
Sasha Kapetanovich: In fact, this is the smallest golf revolution in the history of this brand. But can we blame him for this? Is the Mk6 label worth it? The Golf is known to be adapted for the widest possible audience. First of all, they stick to the "line" when designing. So it is with six. They fixed some of the things we blamed the five for, and did a little cosmetic rework. But I'm still looking forward to the day the Golf generation arrives with a shorter clutch travel.
Dusan Lukic: I have heard the opinion more than once that this is not actually a Golf 6, but a Golf 5.5. Wait? On the one hand, yes - but only as long as we look at the car as a list of technical data and a picture on paper. In fact, the new Golf is indeed a generation ahead of the old one. A new 1.9-litre common-rail turbodiesel like the one in this test Golf is light-years better than the archival XNUMX TDI. The car (even in combination with other engines) is much quieter inside and the sound is more pleasant. The chassis is more comfortable, but at the same time less wobbly than its predecessors (which was one of my biggest gripes with the previous Golf), and the price hasn't skyrocketed despite fairly rich safety equipment (standard ESP!). In short: again, the Golf, which is nothing special, but, on the other hand, is good everywhere. And that's what his clients appreciate.
Average yield: Such a small jump, which is noticeable in the Golf V and VI, the Golf generation has not yet recorded. If the driver of the five were blindfolded and put in a six, it would be difficult to detect any changes other than better soundproofing. Essentially, a Golf 6 is a 5, 5, and after material advances (compared to the competition), let's say a 6, which is already noticeable when you hold the (outer) door handle. Should I switch from 5 to 6? If you like Five, I would think twice for you.
Vinko Kernc, photo: Saša Kapetanovič, Aleš Pavletič
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI (81 kW) DPF Comfortline (5 doors)
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 20.231 € |
| Test model cost: | 21,550 € |
| Power: | 81kW (110 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,7 with |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 4,5l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 2 years general warranty, unlimited mobile warranty, 3 years varnish warranty, 12 years rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 30.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front-mounted transversely - bore and stroke 81 × 95,5 mm - displacement 1.968 cm? – compression 16,5:1 – maximum power 81 kW (110 hp) at 4.200 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 13,4 m/s – specific power 41,2 kW/l (56 hp) s. / l) - maximum torque 250 Nm at 1.500-2.500 rpm - 2 camshafts in the head (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - exhaust turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel motor drives - 5-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,778; II. 2,063 hours; III. 1,250 hours; IV. 0,844; V. 0,625; - Differential 3,389 - Wheels 6J × 16 - Tires 205/55 R 16 H, rolling circumference 1,91 m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 190 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 10,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,0 / 3,7 / 4,5 l / 100 km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | limousine - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front individual suspension, leaf springs, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, longitudinal rails, springs, telescopic shock absorbers - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc, ABS, mechanical parking brake on rear wheels (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, power steering, 3 turns between extreme points |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.266 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: | vehicle width 1.779 mm, front track 1.540 mm, rear track 1.513 mm, ground clearance 10,9 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.460 mm, rear 1.450 mm - front seat length 510 mm, rear seat 460 mm - steering wheel diameter 365 mm - fuel tank 55 l. |
| Box: | measured with standard AM set of 5 Samsonite suitcases (total volume 278,5 L): 5 pieces: 1 × backpack (20 L); 1 × aviation suitcase (36 l); 1 × suitcase (68,5 l); 1 × suitcase (85,5 l) |
Our measurements
| T = 7 ° C / p = 1.020 mbar / rel. vl. = 41% / Odometer condition: 1.202 km / Tires: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 205/55 / R16 H | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11,9s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,1 years ( 122 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 11,0s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 15,4s |
| Maximum speed: | 190km / h (V.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 8,0l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 9,2l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 8,4 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 76,0m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 44,2m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 61dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 63dB |
| Idling noise: | 39dB |
| Test errors: | cracking of the chassis when changing direction of travel in reverse |
Overall rating (341/420)
It has lost most of its points due to modest engine performance and rather sparse equipment, but since Volkswagen has so much more to offer, its potential is enormous. This is still the benchmark for a good average family car.
Exterior (11/15)
It is praiseworthy that this is a typical Golf, but many resent that it is too different from its predecessor.
Interior (101/140)
Some dissatisfaction with ergonomics and rather modest equipment. Excellent workmanship and usability.
Engine, transmission (54
/ 40)The engine and transmission are good by today's standards, but nothing more. Very good chassis and steering wheel.
Driving performance (61
/ 95)While driving, it is clearly visible that a much more powerful engine can be located under the hood.
Performance (23/35)
Medium engine power only means average vehicle performance.
Security (53/45)
Excessive blind spots in bad weather, the modest configuration also lacks active safety accessories.
Economy
Despite the fairly high base price, the Golf performs well in terms of economy (especially with an engine like this).
We praise and reproach
engine: consumption, smooth running
transmission: gear ratios
chassis
ergonomics (with some exceptions)
driving position
interior space
passed
refinement on trifles
rich information system
position on the road
cornering thrust
muffled light
too few changes for the new generation
long clutch pedal movement
the rear wiper wipes too little of the glass
visibility in bad weather
(also) soft seats
does not have audio controls on the steering wheel
nfystem with minor display flaws
ineffective automatic air conditioning
inconsistent and distracting dashboard lighting
enlarged barrel with a step and an uneven surface
