Volkswagen Golf Mk6
VW Golf
The VW Golf VI is the sixth edition of the passenger car VW Golf. He arrived in October 2008 on the market.
In November 2012, the Golf VI was replaced in Germany by VW Golf VII, who on a newly developed platform ( " MQB " ) is based.
The Golf VI corresponds based on the Group's internal platform A5 ( PQ35 ) were largely the Golf V. Modified technical details and design. As body styles there as its predecessor except for the compact sedan the compact MPV Golf Plus and Golf Variant station wagon and since the spring of 2011, the newly developed Golf Cabriolet.
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Model history
In October 2008, the Golf VI was introduced. Compared to its predecessor, the VW Golf V, revised front and rear fascias and doors, roof and headlights and taillights modified slightly. The steering wheel and the controls for air conditioning and radio were changed. The safety features have been added to a knee airbag for the driver. In addition, the sound insulation of the interior is better than its predecessor. This is achieved by an insulation film on the front plate as well as improved seals on the doors and side panels. The introduced the Golf IV blue instrument lighting was changed to white.
In the Euro NCAP crash test, the sedan reached five stars for occupant protection (36 of 37 points ). In the assessment of child safety four out of five stars have been achieved ( 41 out of 49 points ). When pedestrian protection of golf got 22 of 36 points three of the possible four stars. Other body styles were not valued.
In early 2012 it came because of errors in the injection lines to a recall of about 300,000 VW vehicles ( Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Scirocco, Tiguan and T5).
On November 10, 2012, the successor Golf VII as two - and four-door hatchback hatchback came on the market. The Golf VI was produced as in this version until December 2012.
Equipment
The cars are equipped with two front airbags, two front side airbags and head - shoulder airbags for side windows and a knee airbag for the driver; Rear side airbags can be ordered. You can chose a park assist, in connection with a reversing camera. Furthermore, the DCC adaptive chassis control for automatic adjustment of the shock absorbers and an indirect tire pressure monitoring system. Bi -xenon headlights can be ordered as an option, they are offered in conjunction with dynamic curve light. Also, as an option, the rear lights can be ordered with LED technology ( series of Golf R, from 2012 series with Golf GTI and GTD ).
The simplest equipment line is called Trendline. It includes the Climatic air conditioning. The middle line with the name Comfortline offers, among other seats with lumbar support and height adjustment for the front passenger, a parking aid front and rear and a CD radio with front speakers. The highest trim level Highline includes heated front sports seats, automatic climate control Climatronic with separate temperature adjustment for driver and front passenger, front fog lamps with static cornering lights and 17- inch alloy wheels with wider tires.
Special models
For the Golf VI, there were over time some special models:
Between December 2009 and December 2010 the special model was offered TEAM, based on the equipment line Comfortline. Standard features include tinted windows from the B-pillar, 16 - inch alloy wheels, heated seats and cruise control. To recognize this model at the lettering on the C-pillar.
In January 2011, the Golf TEAM has been replaced by the special model STYLE, which is now based on the base Trendline version. The STYLE differs from the normal golf for example, attached to the B-pillars plaques as well as the black-painted exterior mirrors, winter package, light and sight package, fog lamps, air conditioning "Climatronic " and other equipment details.
The STYLE was replaced in December 2011 by the Special model MATCH. Also, this is based on the base Trendline version and offers a similar range of equipment as the previous special edition.
At the same time the Gulf move was introduced, which could only be combined with some weaker engines. External features of the move were the grille and fog lights, both of which were decorated with chrome. In addition, the rear lights were dimmed. The writing is on the C-pillars.
Since June 2011 there was a special edition for the 35th anniversary of the Golf GTI. The GTI Edition 35 is externally among other things, revised bumpers and to recognize the " 35 " logos on the fenders. Inside, the number of head restraints, seat center panels and door sill trims place again. When motor does not known from the standard GTI 2.0 -liter turbocharged petrol engine ( EA888 ) is used, but the also equipped with 2 liters capacity and turbocharger previous engine ( EA113 ), but now 172 kW ( 235 hp ) instead of the 155 kW (210 hp) of the regular GTI. The EA113 is (270 hp) installed with 199 kW in the Golf R and is equipped with a toothed belt drive of the camshaft, whereas the EA888 has a chain drive.
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VW Golf STYLE (2011)
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VW Golf MATCH (2011-2012)
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VW Golf move (2011-2012)
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Motors
Almost all engines comply with the Euro 5 emissions standard; the only exception is the LPG model that meets only the requirements of the Euro 4 emission standard. Not all engines can be combined with all trim levels. For the first time since the third generation of Golf is no longer offered as a six- cylinder, as in the current VW Golf R waived in favor of a turbocharged four- cylinder on the VR6 engine.
Gasoline engines
For the Golf VI three 1.4-liter gasoline engine with 59 kW ( 80 hp ), 90 kW ( 122 hp ) and 118 kW (160 hp) power. The 90 -kW and 118 -kW units are TSI engines with direct injection and turbocharger or turbocharger and compressor. Since March 2009, the Golf GTI (211 hp) of power available with a 2.0 -liter TSI engine with turbocharger and 155 kW. End of 2009, also a well -equipped, turbocharged 1.2-liter TSI engine with 77 kW was ( 105 HP ) introduced performance, ( 85 hp ) was supplemented with the 2011 model year by a version with 63 kW.
At the IAA 2009, the Golf R was introduced as the successor to the Golf R32. The vehicle has a 2.0 - liter TSI turbocharged engine which develops a maximum power of 199 kW (270 hp) and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The unit is so far the most powerful production engine of the golf dar.
As part of the conversion to supercharged engines within the Volkswagen brand originally available 1.6 - liter petrol engine is (102 PS ) is no longer available power since the 2011 model year with 75 kW. The based on the EA -827 engine block 1.6 - liter petrol engine is available so that after 20 years no longer in a VW Golf. However, the engine block is still offered in BiFuel. The 1.4 - liter engine with 59 kW ( 80 hp ) is the last petrol engine in the Golf VI, which will be delivered even without turbochargers. This engine also expected to be replaced in the medium by the readily available 1.2-liter TSI engine with 63 kW (85 hp).
Outside of Europe, the Golf VI with a 2.5 - liter petrol engine offered with five cylinders and about 170hp. This is in comparison to the much more modern TSI engines less efficient, but much more robust; its average consumption is 9.1 L/100km.
Alternative Fuels
Since early 2009, the Golf VI in the Trendline and Comfortline 1.6 - liter gasoline engine with 75 kW (102 hp) of power available as bi-fuel version that can be fueled with petrol or LPG. The vehicle is equipped for this purpose in addition to the normal fuel tank with 55 liters of a 38 liter LPG tank in the spare wheel well. The adapted to the higher thermal loads engine meets the Euro - 5 emissions standard and makes gas in the car operating at 72 kW (98 hp).
Diesel engines
All diesel engines operate with common- rail injection and are equipped as standard with a particulate filter.
The 2.0 -liter TDI engine is available in two versions: as a model with 103 kW ( 140 hp ) and since May 2009, with 125 kW ( 170 hp). However, this so far most powerful diesel engine is only available in combination with the model variant GTD. The 2.0 TDI with 81 kW (110 hp) was replaced by the 1.6 TDI 2009.
Since May 2009, a 1.6-liter TDI engine with 66 kW (90 hp) is offered power ( only in Austria ) and 77 kW (105 hp). The latter is optionally available with the BlueMotion Technology package, which is intended to reduce the fuel consumption of the vehicle. Also since May 2009, is the 2.0 TDI ( 103 kW) and 1.6 TDI (77 kW) variant available with 4Motion. Since October 2009, the TDI engine based on the same 1.6 Golf BlueMotion is available, which includes the use of a start -stop system and the recovery of braking energy ( regenerative braking ) the standard consumption is further reduced.
Golf Blue -e-Motion
The vehicles in the test fleet of electric mobility are 4-door Volkswagen Golf, driven solely by a permanent-magnet synchronous motor. With a weight of 1455 kg it is 200 kg heavier than an equally powerful diesel Golf with TDI engine. The lithium- ion battery with 324 volts and a capacity of 26.5 kWh consists of 180 cells in 30 packages that are installed under the back seat and in the center tunnel under the boot (275 liters capacity ). For a constant heat balance of a separate cooling system ensures. About two sockets behind the " gas cap " and the VW emblem on the radiator grille is used to load the accumulator with the 230 -volt low-voltage grid. When braking, - available in three levels - kinetic energy converted back into electrical (recuperation ) to extend the range. Solar panels on the roof charge the battery in addition to and supply in the state of the vehicle ventilation to cool the interior. The cars have a heated windscreen and heated seats. The model will be offered in 2014 based on the Golf VII.
Performance
The engine with 85 kW ( 115 hp) maximum power ( 50 kW/68 hp continuous duty ) has a torque of 270 Newton meters (N m). The car can travel far on a single charge up to 150 km. If the maximum range is desired, drive the car with a maximum of 60 kW ( 82 hp ), the top speed is limited and secondary consumers such as the air conditioning be limited. At full power, the top speed is 135 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.8 s
Golf Variant
The Golf VI Variant used as the Golf VI continues the PQ35 platform, based on the already the Golf V ( saloon and estate ). He arrived in mid-May 2009 to the market and was offered with nine different engine variants.
In April 2013, the production of the Golf VI Variant has been set.
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Golf Cabrio
The Golf VI Cabrio since June 2011 on the market, is at Volkswagen Osnabrück (formerly the Karmann ) built and previously offered with five different engine variants, namely the petrol engines 1.2-liter TSI (105 hp) and 1.4-liter TSI (122 and 160 hp) and TDI diesel engines with 1.6 liter ( 105 hp ) and 2.0 liters ( 140 hp). Since April 2012, a 2.0 - liter TSI (210 hp) as Convertible Golf GTI is also available. And since February 2013 is available as a top model, the Golf R Cabriolet with a 2.0 - liter TSI 195 kW (265 hp).
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Specifications
Motorsport
Under the motto 35 years GTI VW Motorsport has developed on the basis of the Golf VI a race touring car with four-wheel drive, which was used in the 24 -hour race at the Nürburgring in 2011. This car is factory called VW Golf24. It has a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine from the Volkswagen Group with an output of 324 kW ( 440 hp). Its maximum torque is 540 Nm.
Awards
- 2008: The Golden Steering Wheel 2008 ( compact class )
- 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010
Callbacks
On 16 February 2011 the Federal Motor Vehicle Office issued a recall for the model years 2008 to 2009, as it may come through the gearbox control unit for vehicles with direct shift gearbox (DSG ) to a misinterpretation of the clutch temperature, which triggers an opening of the clutch.