Volkswagen took the opportunity to take the wraps off its planet-saving alternative at Geneva, in the form of a Golf TDI Hybrid. VW claims the Golf is capable of just 89g/kg of CO2 emissions and returns 69mpg (Imperial) at the pumps thanks to a 220V electric motor and 1.2 liter inline-3 diesel. Drive is delivered via VW’s newest 7-speed DSG transmission.
In regular driving, the motor powers the hatchback, with the diesel firing up only when the throttle is generously applied or at highway speeds. Or of course when the battery is drained, but thus far, there is no word on electric range alone. Most of the hybrid tricks are used, such as regenerative braking, shutting the engine down when stopped, and aerodynamic tweaks in the form of lower ride height, a unique grille, smaller intakes and front splitter from a Golf GTI Edition 30. The motor also replaces the alternator and starter.
The diesel engine is rated at 73 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, with the electric motor producing 27 hp and 103 lb-ft.
While the car show is technically a concept, VW hints it will likely see the light of day in the future.
03/04, 3:22 PM
posted by:
SoLoveLA
I prefer the 1.4 Tsi with the 7 speed DSG gearbox
03/04, 3:24 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
oooh man that VW Golf is packing a “fire breathing” 73HP! That’s gotta be the quickest thing ever…
And whoever says that turbo diesels are the quickest things on the planet can go hang themselves.
I rode in a Golf TDI going from Detroit to Grand Rapids with four people in it and I swear I could have ran there faster.
Ok I get it though for fuel mileage owning and driving one of these things especially in a European city or even a big city like NY or Chicago LA, Etc with rising fuel prices and with it being more affordable then other TDI’s this would be a nice choice. Also good to hear that they are improving the CO2 emissions on these things.
03/04, 3:25 PM
posted by:
A4
finally a diesel hybrid, this is slow im sure, but its a start.
03/04, 3:28 PM
posted by:
SoLoveLA
The VW we should all be waiting for is the up! That car is truly awesome in its groundbreakingness
03/04, 3:32 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
haha omg you are the one who needs to shut your vagina. LP, speaking of ignorant statements you would have been dead a very long time ago…
03/04, 3:33 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
You are also just jealous that that 73hp Golf has more horsepower then your 25hp VW Beetle that you have to push up hills…
03/04, 3:51 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
typical undeducated statement… I guess your as blind as you are stupid because you didn’t even say anything in response to my 3rd paragraphed comment. I actually said something good about the Gof TDI Hybrid because I do get its purpose.
I also have the experience of being stuck in the back seat of a regular 4 door golf TDI during a 150mile trip and we would have been there probably in half the time if it was actually fast because it was very slow.
My comments unlike yours actually have some sense in them. And while some of yours do they are ruined by the rest of the ignorant words that come out of your ass. Why don’t you do us all a favor and go and move to Europe, if you love it soo much and think its soo much better. I’m sure the red light district in Amsterdam could use another 500lb transvestite prostitute such as yourself. You’d fit in there very well.
03/04, 3:54 PM
posted by:
agent09
i think everyone here agrees lp640 should not only move to europe but be gangraped by horses, and then cut his wrists…vertically of course.
03/04, 4:00 PM
posted by:
inline6
Wait…didn’t VW 1.9L diesels get about 49mpg about 3 years ago?
Why does it take a diesel-electric Golf hybrid with a 1.2L four to get only 55.2 (69 Imperial mpg)?
03/04, 4:05 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
Right LP because the AMG Mercedes and the BMW M5’s get 50mpg in their V10’s…. The Golf TDI is as slow as your mom’s mentally retarded and amputee lover that you were a result of.
I also happen to like VW and I never said anything bad about the Golf TDI or any other car that’s European, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, American or etc… I’m nowhere as biased as you think or say. I’m not biased actually like you are.
03/04, 4:08 PM
posted by:
agent09
lp is the most biased son of a bitch…ever.
03/04, 4:27 PM
posted by:
agent09
DUDE I’M NOT MURDEREDOUT YOU DUMB ****SUCKER.
03/04, 4:38 PM
posted by:
agent09
where is this murderedout person so he can speak up too. i dont call people the n-word cuz its not nice. loser. you want to, well good for you. we have just one more dbag in the world.
03/04, 5:08 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
My lawn tractor has more HP than this.
03/04, 5:49 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
lol @ RicardoHead
03/04, 5:57 PM
posted by:
Get Real
VW…..lost in the design wilderness of 1995.
03/04, 5:58 PM
posted by:
Shismo
Awesome. Hopefully VW will get some more attention. The Prius is a bit overrated.
03/04, 7:49 PM
posted by:
DSG_MASTER
With the potential tuning of the diesel, this would be great! I say bring state wide.
03/04, 9:14 PM
posted by:
nestle_s
build it! import it! I WILL BUY ONE!!!!! ^_^ GO VW!
03/04, 9:38 PM
posted by:
autonut
I just don’t believe that VW will build it. And if it will build it, by the time Mexican plant will complete assembly they’ll be missing either electric or diesel motor and still trying to sell it.
03/04, 11:35 PM
posted by:
sharpie
Like the grille!
03/05, 12:45 AM
posted by:
AxeHead
Stupid comment “planet saving alternative”. As if this will save the planet…think about all the resources it took to produce and maintain this thing. Who’s the greenhead who wrote this article?
03/05, 5:03 AM
posted by:
The Stig
89g/km not kg and 89mpg (Imperial) or 74mpg (US) but using what metric?
03/05, 6:46 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
SS4Life: My mate has a Golf GT Tdi and it easy left a 325i Sport behind on A roads, due to its torque… that was with 130bhp, but now it’s packing 170bhp with minor mods and silly amounts of torque! A Golf diesel that does 60 in less than 7 seconds and returns great mpg (unless its REALLY ragged!) - can’t complain.
03/05, 9:30 AM
posted by:
gilby7
NOW we’re talkin’. Everyone’s been wishing for a diesel hybrid for years and it may finally be here. Hopefully VW can make them reliable enough so they’re not in the shop more than they’re on the road getting almost SEVENTY mpg; that’s great. A “safe” four-seater that could get 60+ mpg, outstanding.
03/05, 1:04 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
no you def can’t complain JohnnyBlazE, I guess when you get used to riding and driving 300hp to 400hp modded cars and V8 Domestics, your perception of quick changes, lol mine certainly did. But yeah for a Golf that’s quick, I’ve just experienced driving in one older Golf TDI (maybe from the 90’s) that had like 90-100hp it wasn’t fast. That was my only experience with a turbo diesel.
03/06, 1:08 AM
posted by:
kool_aje
Are we discussing cars or your filthy sex life here? Go yourself to sex discussion forum!!!!
03/06, 8:19 AM
posted by:
JohnnyBlazE
SS4LIFE - Unfortunately I don’t get exposure to such cars, except my friend’s 600bhp Skyline, or another friend’s NSX-R (Not great on the bhp, but what a car!)
As Diesels go, the new ones are really a lot quicker than the old, but it’s the performance diesels with stupid amounts of torque that really make you smile… Unfortunately the driving dynamics and enjoyabilty are still not with diesels but with petrol…
03/06, 12:55 PM
posted by:
bigp
so what mpg cant make up when the seats are falling apart
03/06, 3:59 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
wow a 600hp Skyline? Well then that would change anyone’s perception of quick. What’s the 0-60 time like on that thing? 1/4 mile? I’m just curious….
On another experience a friend of mine’s step-dad owns a Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel. He has a bully dog chip on that thing and he can program it to pump out over 700ft lbs of torque! I’ve never been pinned in the back of my seat in a truck like that before! He’s even upset a few Corvette’s on the freeway, I felt bad for the Vette’s… lol