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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Powertrain Performance Pros and Cons
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2016 Mini Clubman Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh With only 134 peak horsepower on tap, the Mini Clubman can't acclerate as quickly as the 170-horsepower Volkwagen Golf SportWagen when both accelerators are matted. Figure about nine seconds to get to 60 mph vs. eight. But these full-throttle figures don't communicate that the turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportsWagen Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh If you think "rocket" when you hear "turbo," the 170-horsepower 1.8-liter engine in the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen might disappoint you. The powertrain seems tuned for fuel economy, with boost coming on very smoothly (no kick or rush), the throttle reluctant to speed things up, and the six-speed automatic transmission preferring... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
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MINI Cooper S Clubman All4 - the perfect vehicle for the MINIature family 2017 Mini Clubman Pros and Cons Member4023 The engine is where I'm probably the most pleased and simultaneously disappointed. First, only having 190hp makes zero sense when this same engine will make 228hp in the X1. The low end feels extremely strong, but as the revs pass 4500, power tapers off significantly much like the MKV GTI... Comparison vehicle: 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI |
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Fun to drive but manual tranny use is overated 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5864 Excellent Power and torque |
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2015 Kia Soul EV Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Like all EVs, both the Kia Soul EV and the e-Golf feel quicker than they actually are, and especially energetic at around-town speeds, because electric motors deliver their maximum torque instantly and at low rpm. The run from 30 to 60 MPH isn't as impressive as that from zero to... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh With 72 more horsepower than the GTI and twice as much rubber transferring this power to the pavement, the Volkswagen Golf R is a very quick car. With a hard launch (facilitated by standard launch control) it can get from a dead stop to 60 MPH in under five seconds,... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Subaru WRX |
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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Like all EVs, both the Volkswagen e-Golf and Kia Soul EV feel quicker than than actually are, especially at low speeds. Electric motors deliver their maximum torque almost instantly and at ultra-low rpm. Beyond their instant-on nature, electric motors are also much smoother and quieter than gasoline ones. Accleration feels... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Kia Soul |
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2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh First, a quick note on the 134-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine in the non-S Cooper Hardtop. Though large for a triple, it doesn't feel rough and growls at least as pleasantly as the Cooper S's four-cylinder. But it has a narrower range and delivers well beyond adequate but short of... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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What to Love (And Hate) About a Mk6 GTI 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member6348 This little 2.0L hauls. There's nothing better than being able to keep up with the traffic in the fast lane, pull out and instantly whoosh up to speed without having to shift from 6th. It's not the quietest engine at idle a little on the ticky side, but that's high-pressure... |
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2015 Subaru WRX Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh With many of the latest turbocharged engines, including those in the Volkswagen GTI and the Ford Focus ST, you'll only notice the boost kick in if you're paying close attention. The WRX has a new direct-injected engine for 2015, a 268-horsepower 2.0-liter instead of the previous 265-horsepower 2.5-liter, but it... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2015 Volkwagen GTI Review plus TDI Preview Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Diesels excel at the sort of midrange grunt that makes for effortless daily driving. VW's latest four-cylinder TDI, with 150 horsepower (ten more than before, 20 below the new gas 1.8T) and 236 pound-feet of torque (37 more than the gas 1.8T), easily motivates the new Golf. Typical of the... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus |
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The Mk. V GTI is a fun car, but not worth owning. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Anonymous The Mk. V GTI is a very fun car to drive. It strike an excellent balance of speed, handling, and practicality. |
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One of the best to drive, but not to ride 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons TedK Within the confines of diesel (the narrow-powerband deal), I feel my baby go boom reliably - it can dig out of anything I've thrown at it so far, including mud and snow but also passing at any speed. I can't wait for the GTD to come out in 2015 so... |
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3671 Excellent, responsive and reliable motor, superb six speed manual transmission. The TSi package has proven all I hoped it would be. |
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Hidden gem for the right price, CPO 2012 Golf R AWD performance hot hatch 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member1788 This review is specific to the Golf R model which is a turbo 2.0 L with all-wheel-drive that we bought as a CPO with 13K miles. The Golf R is set apart from all other Golf's in VW's line by only coming (to the U.S.) with a manual 6-speed trans.... |
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A classy and refined European compact 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5501 The 2.5L inline-5 is pretty ubiquitous in Volkswagens today, even though its days are supposed to be numbered. Despite its odd cylinder count, it has been around for a long time and, in a car of this size and class, it is very responsive and the 170-odd lb./ft. of torque... |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5697 I love the diesel engine. Its torque is amazing. It pulls strong from 1400rpm to 4500rpm. You never need to downshift to pass on the highway, because at 65mph in 6th gear it's right at the peak torque. The transmission is also smooth and has great... Comparison vehicle: 2010 Subaru Legacy |
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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member1664 Automotive experts are rather harsh with the 5 cylinder 2.5L engine sound. Sure, after testing cars that cost 3 to 10 times as much as the golf does, almost all lesser cars are at a disadvantage. But considering all sub $20K car engines, this one is a jewel. Its... |
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Still happy with Golf TDI after first 5,000 miles 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3466 The TDI has gobs of torque down low and feels stronger than it is. Subjectively, it's a blast to drive. Of course the R has a lot more power, especially as the revs rise and at higher speeds. But at most speeds that matter, the TDI is... |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3466 Both the TDI and the R are much slower cars than the Nissan 370Z I am trading in. So the difference between them is much smaller than their difference vs. the Z. They are both slow cars, relatively. But both are fun to drive, which is what... |
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5281 Goes like a freaking monster once you get it past 2500 RPM. Top Gear might call it the slowest, porkiest of the GTI's but really... it's fine. |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5407 The manual transmission is really just there. Gear changes happen, and the shifter is smooth, but also vague and unconnected. |
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons DarronS The torque means the engine never strains to move the car. |
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons DarronS Effortless torque. The engine never feels like it is straining. |
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