0 To 60 Time Of 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Are you looking for a vehicle that will offer some versatility, along with a fun driving experience? Look no further than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI! This model is the 鈥渉ot hatch鈥?in the VW Golf family and is built for the driver who loves to have fun while conserving fuel. What Kind of Engine Does the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI Have? Under the hood of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Thanks to that turbo technology specially designed by Volkswagen, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI offers a tremendous amount of power. The power output of the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is 210 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. This amount of horsepower allows for an estimated 0 to 60 time of 5.9 seconds and a 126-mph top speed. Although powerful, the engine is still able to deliver a top-notch fuel efficiency that will cut your refueling costs significantly. The estimated fuel economy is 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
On long interstate trips in a hatch, the Golf would have to be the first choice for comfort, performance and economy. Australian delivered Golfs are no longer made in South Africa, but in the company's main plant in Wolfsburg Germany, and as such the quality has lifted by a quantum margin. The fit and finish of the Golf 7 is at prestige car levels, and that's where it has the edge over its rivals. Everything you touch feels just right, from the padded armrests to the grip of the steering wheel, to the dashboard switches, it's all very tactile. The doors close with the surety of a proverbial bank vault. On test here is the Golf 7 103TSi with Bluemotion, VW's fuel saving idle stop engine technology. Unlike the Beetle's 118 KW 1.4 litre turbo/supercharged engine, the 1.4 litre in this model is turbo only. Average fuel consumption is just over 5 litres per 100 kilometres.(4.7 on the highway, 6.3 in the burbs) A range of well over 1000 kilometres from 50 litres.
If you think a small engine hasn't enough get up and go to satisfy you,a brief road test of a Golf will have you hooked, and amazed at just how good they are. VW thankfully provides a single gas strut to hold up the bonnet. Why many others (including some larger luxury cars) don't have this as standard baffles me. They are not expensive and much better than grappling with a manual rod bonnet stay. Smart details abound in the Golf 7's interior, including a central 5.8 cm dashboard screen displaying satnav, reversing camera, audio controls, Bluetooth connection, car status and more. There's a thumping eight speaker sound system with clarity that would satisfy any music buff. On this Highline model, the, steering wheel (adjustable for reach and rake) and central fascia are clad in the ubiquitous piano black finish, with silver highlights. Ambient lighting overhead, and in the doors and footwells is another nice touch. The handbrake is an electronic affair with the switch next to the 7 speed DSG shifter. Safety is well taken care of with numerous features including side, and curtain airbags as well as a knee airbag for the driver. The Golf 7 maintains the familiar Golf shape, but is wider and longer than its predecessor, and the extra elbow and leg room is obvious. The seats are welcoming, well bolstered and extremely comfy.. There are some very,very good, small cars on the market, but for sheer refinement, driver enjoyment, class and finesse, none compare to the benchmark Golf. It is definitely a car that can be all things to all people, and one of the few cars I would be happy to own. The Merc will have to be good.
HOT hatches are growing in stature with each new model that is released. Consumers, in a market once dominated by V8 muscle cars, are slowly turning to the smaller and more agile hatchback to get their performance fix. Enter the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI. The once undisputed king of hot hatches, the Golf GTI has come under attack in recent times from almost every manufacturer wanting their pound of hot hatch flesh. That competition has even come from within, from the Golf R and Golf R Special Edition. Not always the fastest, and not always the best handling in its segment, the Golf GTI has always been the best overall package when the whole cake was mixed together. In 2019, Volkswagen is adding ingredients to that cake. In an effort to strike back against the competition, the German car maker has updated the GTI with more power, more tech and some overall refinement, making this one of the best-rounded Golf GTI鈥檚 ever made. Unfortunately, it鈥檚 also the most expensive.
51,109 drive away and comes packed with 180kW of power and 370Nm of torque as standard. It comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission, which helps it achieve 6.5-litres/100km in fuel economy. Those sort of numbers are exceptional for a car with so much performance potential. And yes, as you may have just noticed, the manual is gone, as is 3-door option for the Golf GTI, which will hurt it鈥檚 appeal with some buyers. However, with the DSG being the overwhelming choice for buyers over previous years of GTI, you can understand why Volkswagen has made this decision. Also gone is the signature DSG blurt on up-shift. Fortunately, the new 7-speed transmission is a cracker, smoother than ever with that inherent DSG shudder off the line now gone. Whether it鈥檚 choosing to slip the clutch in second gear rather than opting to change down to first, or giving you that instant up-shift you were looking for by flicking the right-hand gear paddle, it can handle it.
