Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI, how are things at the German methane plant – Road test
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Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI, how are things at the German methane plant – Road test
The carbonated family version of the Italians' beloved compact car offers plenty of space, but isn't cheap.
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Versatility, quality and comfort: these are the three strengths of the Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI. CNG allows you to save money when refueling, but the price of the intermediate version of the Comfortline (not very rich) of our test is not the most affordable.
La Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI a methane is station wagon compact suitable for fathers of families who want to save on "fuel": more versatile than the "sedan" (already tested by us last year) and for this fuller reason it costs € 600 more with the same setting.
In our road test we had the opportunity to analyze it on a staging installation Comfort line And it turned out to be a machine rich in merit and poor in defects. Let's find out how this happens.
city
The city is the only place where Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI things are worse than in the "normal" version: the main fault is the 30 cm (4,56 meters) elongated one, which negatively affects maneuvers Parking... In addition, the lack of body protection should not be underestimated: we recommend i Sensors anteriori e posteriori, optional – 652 euros.
High elasticity engine 1.4 turbo with 110 hp and 200 Nm of torque - characterized by bias Contains, which allows you to save on OSAGO insurance - allows you to cope with starting from a traffic light without hesitation (traction provided by the engine is already less than 2.000 rpm), and the soft suspension absorbs asphalt without problems.
Outside the city
La Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI a methane weighs almost 1.500 kg, and on the scales it is 75 kg more than the already "obese" sedan: when cornering, therefore, it is not very maneuverable, but the driving pleasure is still good thanks to limited slip differential electronic xdsthen steering precise and linear motor feed.
Only those looking for extra liveliness (in a car that was not built for driving pleasure, let's always remember) may need more brilliant performance (195 km / h top speed and 11,5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in hour) and lever Speed (six-speed manual with good gear ratio) is less prone to jamming during sporty driving.
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Those who travel many kilometers for work or pleasure cannot help but appreciate Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI: station wagon Wolfsburg boasts soft shock absorbers, an optimally soundproofed interior and a very quiet engine. Not forgetting the great sense of security, which gives the lack of reaction in the event of a crosswind and brakes extremely powerful.
head autonomy: House claims 429 km with full tank methane and total distances 1.354 km. In fact, with normal driving, you can easily exceed 300 km with gasoline, while it takes a really quiet ride to stay above 1.000 km. You cannot choose which fuel to use: as long as there is methane in the tank, it is used.
Life on board
Who said cars methane do they force you to give up voice "versatility"? IN trunk of Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI loses a few liters due to the presence of a gas tank, but the capacity of 424 liters (which becomes 1.439 when the rear seats are folded, and with the help of a practical lever located in the compartment) is more than enough to meet the needs of the family.
The meticulously finished passenger compartment (in line with Wolfsburg tradition) offers ample head and legroom for rear passengers (who might also benefit from dedicated vents), but three adults are a bit cramped. Excellent ergonomics: It only takes a few minutes to master the controls on the dashboard.
Price and costs
La Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI Comfortline it's an expensive car: 24.400 euros is a lot, especially when combined with one standard equipment not very rich (I alloy wheels from 16 inches and Cruise control the most interesting accessories). We recommend integrating it with three options that we consider indispensable on a car in this category: i parktronic front and back, already mentioned above, I fog lights (€ 273) and power mirrors (€ 227).
La Warranty only two years (minimum law, defect common to most European cars), and preservation of value in the used car market, it runs the risk of not being very high due to the lack of appeal that Golf wagons have generated in recent years (in short: Golf buyers prefer the "traditional" option).
La Volkswagen declares about Golf Option TGI consumption di methane equals 28,5 km / kg (18,5 km / l Petrol): we easily reached a mileage of over 20 km / kg on gasoline, while in the "Otto cycle" it is really difficult to keep above the threshold of 15 km / l.
safety
La station wagon teutonica is a safe car, it has equipment good (air bag front, side, curtain - also rear - and for the driver's knees, head restraint with whip protection, tire pressure indicator, predisposition Isofix, a driver fatigue sensor and multiple anti-collision brakes that stop the vehicle after an accident to avoid further collisions).
La Volkswagen Golf Variant TGI It brakes well (really, really well) like a sedan and is just as stable, but compared to the five-door version it has a bulkier tail, which makes handling on the road a little less pleasant. Excellent on the other hand visibility Front.
Specification
Technique
| engine | gasoline / methane |
| Offset / location | 1.395 см |
| Maximum power / rpm | 81 kW (110 HP) @ 4.800 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 200 Nm to 1.500 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Gearbox / traction | 6-speed manual / front |
Power
| Trunk | 424 / 1.439 liters |
| Tank | 50 liters (gasoline) + 15 kg (methane) |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 195 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 11,5 seconds |
| Urb. / Ext. / Full Consumption | 22,2 / 34,5 / 28,6 km / kg |
| Freedom | 429 km (methane), 1.354 km (total) |
| CO2 emissions | 97 g / km |
Usage costs
accessories
| Autoradio | serial |
| 16-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Cruise control | serial |
| Xenon headlights | 1.910 euro |
| Fog lights | 273 euro |
| Satellite navigator | 1.103 euro |
| Front parking sensors and post. | 652 euro |
| Electr. Folding mirrors | 227 euro |
| Luke | did not help. |
| Metallic paint | 625 euro |
