Volkswagen announces new 1.2L TSI and 1.6L TDI engines
At the recent Vienna Engine Symposium in Austria, Volkswagen announced a pair of new engines that will join the Golf and Polo lineups and expand on existing technologies. The new 1.2-liter TSI takes the gasoline direct fuel injection and turbocharging approach to an even smaller displacement. The 1.2-liter is rated at 103 hp and a healthy 129 lb-ft starting at just 1,500 rpm. VW already offers 1.4-liter TSI engines that range up to 170 hp.
The second new engine is a 1.6-liter TDI diesel that adopts the common rail injection system already used on the 2.0-liter four cylinder and 3.0-liter V6 TDI engines. The 1.6-liter will be available at power levels ranging from 74 to 103 hp. The new diesel is a modular design that will form the basis of other new engines coming from VW. The VW press release is after the jump.
Gallery: 2010 Volkswagen Golf
[Source: Volkswagen]
PRESS RELEASE:
Volkswagen presents its newest engine generation at the 30th Vienna Engine Symposium
Maximum dynamics and minimum fuel consumption also for the newest 1.2 litre TSI and 1.6 litre TDI engines
Downsizing is consistently adapted to volume models
Wolfsburg, 08 May 2009 - Highly efficient and at the same time low in emissions, the newly developed TSI engines caused quite a stir in previous years at the Vienna Engine Symposium. This year, Volkswagen will again emphasise the downsizing approach at the high-calibre conference of TSI and TDI engines and will present two new engines. Volkswagen transfers the pioneering technologies now to even smaller displacements with the 1.2 l TSI and the 1.6 l TDI. Dr Jens Hadler, Head of Engine Development at Volkswagen, explains: "The potential of internal combustion engines is far from exhausted". Both engines impressively show how Volkswagen reduces the CO2 emissions and the fuel consumption and that to fungible costs. Downsizing is rigorously being developed in the volume segments with the 1.2 TSI and the 1.6 TDI."
Volkswagen completes its TSI engine family with the powerful 1.2 litre 77 kW / 105 PS TSI engine. Petrol direct injection is combined with a turbocharger to deliver convincing performance levels and torque curve despite its smaller displacement. Thus, the maximum torque of 175 newton metres is already available at a low engine speed of 1500 rpm.
The continued development of the engine technology of the small but powerful engine family uses rigorous friction optimisation and lightweight construction. The engine with an aluminium crankcase and a completely newly developed combustion process combines pulling power, high fuel economy and low emissions in an ideal manner for the volume engines of Volkswagen. These superiorities have already been rewarded in the 1.4 litre TSI family member which has been awarded the famous "Engine of the Year" Award three years in a row.
The new 1.6 litre TDI engine was presented at the Engine Symposium by Falko Rudolph, Head of Volkswagen Diesel Engine Development, as "an engine as universal as the Golf". The new entry-level engine for the Polo and the Golf convinces with good driving performance while at the same time keeping fuel consumption low. It will be available in the 55 kW / 75 PS (only Polo), 66 kW / 90 PS and 77 kW / 105 PS options. Thanks to its modular structure, the 1.6 litre TDI engine will serve as a basis for all future four-cylinder diesel engines of Volkswagen. It meets the EU 5 exhaust emission standard and is perfectly equipped with regard to future emissions requirements.
The essential development goals of the new 1.6 litre TDI such as the reduction of fuel consumption were achieved, among other things, through the reduction of friction. Besides the characteristics of economy and performance, importance was placed on low CO2 emission which was achieved through the diesel particulate filter with an upstream oxidation catalytic converter located close to the engine. Both engines, the 1.2 TSI and the 1.6 TDI will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year.
For decades, the leading engineers of engine and gearbox development meet at the Vienna Engine Symposium to present their newest developments and to give a perspective on future trends.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt 11:31AM (5/18/2009)
"Both engines, the 1.2 TSI and the 1.6 TDI will be available to order for the new Polo and the Golf this year."
In the US? Because we really do want them. I might buy another VW if they'll let me at one of the fuel efficient engines. If my only option remains the 2.0T or the big diesels, why bother; I can just buy a hybrid.
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downtoearth 1:29PM (5/18/2009)
US already has far superior automotive technology as far as low fuel consumption, low emissions and improved performance are concerned: hybrids.
Sorry, but these diesels stand no chance against them. New Prius does 0-60 in 10 seconds and returns 50+ real life observed mpg easily, with potential to 60 mpg if you're careful. All of that in a relatively large car.
New Fusion hybrid does 0-60 in 8.7 seconds and returns real life observed 35-40 mpg.
The Altima Hybrid with Camry Hybrid drivetrain tuned for performance does 0-60 in 7.5 seconds (yes!) and returns 34 mpg. In real life.
http://fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList2&make=Nissan&model=Altima%20Hybrid
All these cars have very simple and reliable gas engines, no turbos to blow out and leak oil, no complex direct injection to have costly injectors replaced, no particulate filters or NOx traps to go wrong (cause they burn so cleanly), no clutches to wear (yeah, hybrids need no clutches), no automatic gearboxes to fail (hybrids don't need any), brake pads that last 3x the mileage because of regenerative braking.
So sorry dude, no place in the US for inefficient, too complex, overdone and unreliable technology. Volkswagen knows this and that's why they don't bring it.
The correct question should be: when does the Europe finally get all the portfolio of superior hybrids?
Matt 1:55PM (5/18/2009)
You make good points, but left out one very very important one: cost.
Prius: starts at $22,000
http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/
Altima Hybrid: starts at $26,650
http://www.nissanusa.com/configurator/en?service=external/SelectBodyStyle&mo=2009:alt&tool=model.build
Fusion Hybrid: starts at $27,270
http://bp2.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/2010-Ford-Fusion#page=/Style/
The Polo should be priced well under any of these cars, probably around $18,000. Hard to find a link to price a car that's not out yet, but Google it and the consensus is that it will cost less than $20k for sure. That price, and real world interstate mileage in the 60+ mpg range, and this car will be the ultimate commuter car. People like me that drive 100 miles a day to work will take the obvious choice.
I don't need city mpg, I really don't care about brake service intervals (~$400) or transmission problems (manuals last 300k+ miles), and I really don't care to replace a battery pack (how much does that cost???). All I need is something that I can drive to work and back. Is that too much for people to understand?
jharlan 11:52AM (5/18/2009)
I'm with you, Matt.
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John Rees 12:00PM (5/18/2009)
My concern is about VW support. View my VW experience at: http://reesphotos.com/VW/
John Rees
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Alan 1:57PM (5/18/2009)
Excellent webpage. I've always thought an an Audi or a VW would be a decent car to own, but your experience is unacceptable! I think if you keep on hammering away at VW you might get something out of them, have you contacted consumer rights groups?
Matt 2:15PM (5/18/2009)
One support site that has been great for me is vwvortex. Personally, I've had my Jetta for about seven years, and my car has never really had any issues. Sure, it has the oil burn thing going for it, and consumed about .5L of oil every oil change, but changing oil weights seems to have fixed that. I get a solid 30-32 mpg at 75 mph and have only had to change my spark plugs and belts once in 165,000 miles. In fact the most costly "repair" I've had was a new set of shocks/struts. I will admit that VW of America has TERRIBLE warranty service. My catalytic converter went out once when the car was basically new (giving me a check engine light), and I had to speak with the regional warranty rep to get them to fix it. They replaced the unit and the O2 sensor, but I have a feeling that most people are not as persistent and they probably get out of repairing vehicles a lot. I know a cat seems like a minor repair, but it would have cost well over $1,000 to pay someone to do it.
On the whole they are good cars but it sounds like you got a lemon.
Mike 2:24PM (5/18/2009)
VW owners tend to be VERY strange.
My buddy had a GTI - Euro Anniversary edition and LOVED the car.
Then when we went over how long he had it and how many problems: (This is NOT 3rd party claims - this is 1st hand SEEING WITH MY OWN EYES).
24 Months:
1. Windows would "fall" into the doors and come off track.
2. Multiple Coil Packs breaking
3. Seat mount on drivers seat would not hold seat in position. Everytime you hit the brakes.. the seat would slide forward. Took it in for service 3 times for this problem (2 different dealers - couldn't replicate - even though the 2nd dealer NEVER took the car off the lot. Less than .2 miles driven from drop off to pickup).
I know some of this is "service" related.. but in under 24 months (for a lease) they was in for NON scheduled service at least 6 times.
I have owned brand new Nissan's, Hyundai's, and Toyota's and None have given me as much greif as his VW.
He left the VW and has since had a Cadillac and Mitsubishi, (and now a Suburu) and haven't had any problems with them.
Kent 12:02PM (5/18/2009)
Amen to that! I've been waiting for years to get a decent auto in the States, and this would be it, perfect combination of decent power, low fuel consumption and low emissions.
VW, bring it to the US, it will sell!
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Mark 4:51PM (5/18/2009)
"So sorry dude, no place in the US for inefficient, too complex, overdone and unreliable technology. Volkswagen knows this and that's why they don't bring it."
You are being sarcastic right? Right????
Things like Hummer and Dodge viper and Lincoln come to mind.
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Richard 5:58PM (5/18/2009)
How about fun-to-drive? The average diesel, as seen in Europe for example (even things like Focus rental cars) tends to be much more fun to drive. Lots of torque on demand, great passing speed, etc). Contrast to the average hybrid. Not that hybrids aren't great at what they do, but the current batch lend themselves to a very different driving style.
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Sam 12:24PM (5/19/2009)
2010 POLO TDI Euro version
3.6 litres 100 km hwy
14,400 litres of Diesel over 400,000 km
.80 cents for Diesel=$11520 driving cost for 400,000 km
Super prius again-
4.2/100km
400,000km=16,800 litres
.969 cents per litre for gasoline (RUG)
$16279.2 dollars to drive 400,000 km
$4,759.2 dollars cheaper to drive the POLO.
But what if you drove all CITY?? would the Prius Cost less????
Lets do the math, if you drove all city driving the Prius has a HUGE advantage, but it actually still doesn't cost you any less.
First of all over 5 years of city driving you will NOT drive 400,000 km. So first of lets cut that to 100,000 km.
secondly lets change the mileage from both cars to their rated City cycle.
2010 Polo TDI Euro version
5.1 litres 100 km CITY
100,000 km=5,000 litres
Cost over 100,000 km= $4,000 dollars
National avg cost of Diesel is $.080 cents per liters
National avg cost of Gas RUG is $.0969 Cents per litre
2010 Prius
4.0 litres per 100 km city
Cost over 100,000 km= $3,876
So the prius costs you 124 dollars less in only city driving. However it will cost about 10,000 more to buy initially than the polo.
Good thing Volkswagen the (soon to be) worlds largest automaker knows a little somthing about true costs and we're finally getting efficient vehicles in N/a. I hope the diesel push is strong and hard. Diesel is the fuel of the future.
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Dan 10:49AM (6/10/2009)
You hybrid lovers ignore one crucial point. Hybrids rarely achieve their quoted mpg figures. Diesels do.
As for complexity, don't make me laugh! Have you seen a hybrid drivetrain? lol
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