Volkswagen Golf Estate. A variation of more
At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show (March 6 to 16), the manufacturer Volkswagen has announced it will present its Golf TDI Hybrid Concept ( see article ) and the Golf Estate 4Motion ( see article ). It will also unveil the Passat Estate TSI and Sharan BlueMotion Ecofuel. Regarding the Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel, it features a 1.4 liter TSI (110 kW/150 hp) and can run on gasoline or natural gas . Its range is 790 km! Gas consumption was 5.2 kg/100 km. The 3 tanks contain a total of 22 kg of CNG and 31 liters of unleaded extra extra. Acceleration? 0-100 mph in 9.7 seconds. Its top speed?209 km / h. This vehicle will be on the European market by end 2008. As for the Sharan BlueMotion, we just know he has a 2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 hp). Its fuel consumption is 6.2 litres/100km, which represents a decrease of 0.7 per liter compared to a conventional Sharan. CO2 emissions? 155 gr / km against 177 g / km for the conventional model. Here are the pictures!
Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel
The German mark, still in agony, a few months ago now offers a compact, more attractive, very far from the image that still gave off the manufacturer at the beginning of the millennium. The manufacturer had already adjusted the bar with the Insignia (crowned Car of the Year in 2009). He stays the course with the Astra which is now a suit in the air. Nothing extravagant, but a sober fact that fly with the public. “It’s an Opel? “Skeptical questioning motorists. Once the blitz for the doubts fade.
A year earlier, about 300 km north of Rüsselsheim, Volkswagen unsheathed the first with the sixth generation Golf.The compact also saw a great business career in France and Europe. Sobriety just as Germanic drawing is unfortunately not as far from the old generation. Volkswagen has not favored the elegance and originality.
Contrasting interiors
The Golf VI is illustrated in contrast with its manufacturing quality. The cabin is more qualitative than the Astra. The assembly, the plastics used and attention to detail (stitching, finishing) enhance the quality between the two compact. This quest for quality has earned us also Golf quieter, and good thing, not overweight.
Opel same conclusion that makes an undeniable leap in terms of finishing. The low-end plastics are now banned and the assembly is much tighter than on past productions. Once driving, a period of adaptation will be necessary to control thirty buttons in place on the center console. Not very ergonomic all that!
The progress made by Opel in manufacturing is emphasized. Undoubtedly.We prefer however to the interior of the Golf which we believe presents a more upscale interior and improved driving position.
Habitability in progress?
The new Astra is playing the diversity card. The compact, which earns almost 17 cm (4.42 m) is clearly positioned as one of the most impressive of the market. It was entitled to expect a record deal with livability “small” 4.20 m of Golf. It is not. The rear passenger space is progressing but will not overwrite provided management introduced by VW in his Golf. Same goes for the trunk volume, which stood at 350 liters. Same as the Golf, but much less practical.The loading sill is above the floor and conversion is far from a model of modularity.
Rates: 2 500 € difference
The Astra is distinguished by some of the Golf unpublished optional equipment. One can cite jumble heated steering wheel, xenon directional headlights AFL (1 000 €), the Opel Eye: recognition of warning signs and changing lanes (500 €). We can also welcome the allocation of ESP as standard on all finishes. Volkswagen is the equivalent level of technology but ESP remains an option on some finishes. Sold from € 20 600 in this finish Enjoy, the Astra 1.7 CDTI 110 PS can boast of being more attractive than the Golf 6 powered and same level of finish: VW Golf 1.6 TDi 105 PS Confortline sold € 23,140.
Wolfsburg is that we were invited to discover the latest best seller Body-derived Golf. A “Volkswagenland” eight out of ten cars badged VW. We discover in the street models as improbable as the pick-up and Taro lorqui workers leaving the factory, they can cheer at the Autostadt, a car museum that resembles an amusement park in the glory of the Volkswagen Group.
The Golf Estate has just slip into the tenuous space remaining between the 5-door Golf , the Golf Plus and Touran , she will succeed in finding its place?
Top of the range?
As the Bora in his time, the SW is positioned as an upscale golf, with a classy and exclusive amenities.
We distinguish the SW due to the high grille reminiscent of the R32 and the chrome strips that highlight just the shield. For the rest of the game before it is a Golf V.
In profile, the glass area is framed by a chrome strip, we appreciate the mild forms, especially at the rear quarter.
But the big change is obviously on the back, with a design that emphasizes the practical aspects: low loading sill and width for better access to the vault. We would like to think something by watching the tail lights and … finally there is not nothing to say, except that the chrome is not at the rendezvous, the emotion either.
Most of the Golf Plus not
The Golf Estate is not working on the flowerbeds of the Touran minivan, which is a real high with a body and the ability to have seven seats. Between the Golf Plus and Golf Estate is more subtle and we’ll try to summarize what differentiates these vehicles.
Plus is the highest 8 cm
The SW is (much) longer: 35 cm
The Plus is more scalable examples: sliding seat, central versatile …
SW is the smartest: a true look of Golf
The elevated Plus: better visibility.
The SW is more dynamic: better handling.
Both cars have therefore a family-oriented, but more seems better suited for urban use, while the SW is designed for large spaces. Finally the break is meaningless fairly easily with the ability to load large objects and handling sedan.
Engines
I know it will still be a stab in the water, but I implore you: do not rush blindly on diesel! Of course, the 2.0 TDI Volkswagen works well, of course, he has an appetite for sparrows and of course it is easier sells …
May the name of Zeus! You should know this and enjoy the day not to overlook the considerable efforts made by engineers in Wolfsburg for the 1.4 TSI engine is still elected in the year in its category. In 140 or 170 horsepower, the combination of a compressor and a turbo works wonders. The sound of the IST is sweet as the breath of a woman in love on the nape of her lover. The torque of 220 Nm (140 hp) is now at 1500 rpm and this engine is a panacea for multi-family use.
So, just to please me, before we go buy your TDI (I know I will not detain you), ask your dealer to let you try a TSI and write me and tell me what you think!
Conclusion
The new SW is not a beauty to die for, but it offers full intelligently Golf. Those who do only moderately driving style “MPV” will find with this Golf Estate is a good compromise between livability and vitality.
Finally the engines are excellent, unfortunately the price remains high for a car that lacks a little charm.
