VW Golf GT TDI: Preview

Another preview by AutoExpress. This time they took the VW Golf GT TDI for a spin. One of the better articles lately, showing an interesting alternative to a hybrid car. 46mpg - impressive!

While Audi works to show cubic capacity is king, parent company Volkswagen is hoping to prove that its new diesel offers an alternative to sheer size.

The powerplant is fitted to the oil-burning answer to the Golf GTI, badged the GT TDI. This car's 2.0-litre four-cylinder delivers 167bhp, and also offers 350Nm of torque.

The 0-60mph sprint takes a little over eight seconds, and the top speed is 137mph. Far more impressive is that the torque is available from low in the rev range. This means pulling out of junctions in second gear causes few problems.

While the engine is pleasingly quiet on the move, the suspension set-up isn't as firm and sporty as on the GTI, and the GT's handling is significantly less composed as a result. That said, a combined economy figure of 46mpg - 11mpg better than the petrol car's - makes this more bearable.

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Source: Auto Express

VW Golf GT TDI: Preview

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