Volkswagen matches 1.4 TFSI engine to DSG for the Passat for 37mpg
A 1.4-liter engine in such a large sedan? The downsized yet powerful 1.4 TFSI engine can now be ordered for the Volkswagen Passat with the new 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearchange (a combination announced in the Seat Bocanegra concept recently as well). With these options, the car manages to get around with 6.4 l/100 km (6.5 in the station wagon version, which comes to about 37 mpg U.S.) and yet still reaches 200 km/h (115 mph). This Passat can also be ordered with the DCC adaptative chassis for a more sporty experience, although it costs extra. Prices start at €26,600 for Germany.
[Source: Auto News]
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MikeW 1:49PM (6/09/2008)
It says 125mph for the sedan, 123mph for the wagon.
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brn 2:27PM (6/09/2008)
"37 mpg U.S."
Converting that vehicle to be legal in the US is probably not a trivial matter, so why bother mentioning?
US diesel requirements are more strict.
US emission requirements are more strict.
US safety requirements are more strict.
US MPG measurements are more strict.
$43,000 (US) before taking into account the above. Yikes!
Also, reaching 115mph (or even 125mph) isn't much of a feat. How quick does it get there?
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Laban 2:45PM (6/09/2008)
The 1.4l TFSI engine is a gasoline engine.
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vtiman 2:55PM (6/09/2008)
The cost of conversion to us standards would not be much as the engine is a petrol as pointed out above. i imagine it would meet us mpg and emision standards. and as far as safety is concerned as the passat is sold in the us the cost would not be much although it would still have to be tested.
tfsi refers to all turbo vw and audi now think the supercharger has gone. is available up to 170 bhp although mpg is lower.
only problem i can see is that it is hardly more economical than say the new 2.0 petrol non turbo accord/tsx and probably costs more to build. and it is not as economical as diesels but on the other hand the higher costs of diesel might change this.
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vtiman 2:58PM (6/09/2008)
oh and any price comparisons are meaningless as cars in europe have higher taxes and those taxes are included in the price quoted. margins in the us are much lower althought the volume is higher but the eec market is quite large now too.
so our own makers chrage us more and everyone else falls in line. competition anyone ??
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Phil 3:34PM (6/09/2008)
The 2.0 Euro Accord only gets 7.2 litres /100 km (32 US mpg) and has a starting price of € 24,800 in Germany.
So the tiny engined Passat will use at least 10% less gas and has a similar price. Who wants such a small engine in a family car though?
brn: there are loads of European cars sold in the US: Mini, BMW, Audi, Jaguar, VW, etc. It would be easy to test and import.
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brn 4:03PM (6/09/2008)
"The 1.4l TFSI engine is a gasoline engine."
Whoops! That helps some. :)
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stevefazek 7:45PM (6/09/2008)
Never convert Euros or pounds to USD to get the car price in this country.
We tax imported cars at 2.5% England Taxes cars at almost 100%. Brazil taxes cars at 150%.
many countries average 25-50% taxation.
A z06 sells for 65,000 pounds in england and thats not GRAY market.
when it comes to pounds in england just cut the price in half and thats the US price.
for rest of europe convert euros to USD at a 1:1 ratio.
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