Volkswagen offers new Golf and Polo turbo engines

Volkswagen has introduced new downsized engines focussing on smaller displacements with new 1.2L TSI and the 1.6L TDI engines.

Volkswagen completes its TSI engine family with the 105 hp 1.2L TSI engine. Petrol direct injection is combined with a turbocharger to deliver convincing performance levels and torque curve despite its smaller displacement. Thus, the maximum torque of 129 lb-ft is already available at a low engine speed of 1500 rpm.

The continued development of the engine technology of the small but powerful engine family uses rigorous friction optimization and lightweight construction. The engine with an aluminum crankcase and a completely newly developed combustion process combines pulling power, high fuel economy and low emissions in an ideal manner for the volume engines of Volkswagen.

The new 1.6L TDI engine is the new entry-level engine for the Polo and the Golf. It will be available in 75 hp (only Polo), 90 hp and 105 hp options. Thanks to its modular structure, the 1.6L TDI engine will serve as a basis for all future 4-cylinder diesel engines of Volkswagen. It meets the EU 5 exhaust emission standard and is perfectly equipped with regard to future emissions requirements.

The essential development goals of the new 1.6L TDI such as the reduction of fuel consumption were achieved, among other things, through the reduction of friction. Besides the characteristics of economy and performance, importance was placed on low CO2 emission which was achieved through the diesel particulate filter with an upstream oxidation catalytic converter located close to the engine.

Both engines, the 1.2 TSI and the 1.6 TDI will be available as options in the new Polo and the Golf VI in Europe.

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