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Title: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Homer on March 02, 2011, 11:26:57 pm

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of any VW cars, ideally Passat models that are not only efficient but also have a decent horsepower? Thanks for any input

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: VC on March 02, 2011, 11:55:04 pm

R36 is efficient at tearing tarmac... that help?  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: rich83 on March 03, 2011, 01:19:19 am

170PD engine... should be able to return 50ish MPG!

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: swf7y on March 03, 2011, 06:31:29 am

Quote from: Very Cherry on March 02, 2011, 11:55:04 pm

R36 is efficient at tearing tarmac... that help?  :evilgrin:

I like this thought  :evilgrin: Failing that, the 1.4 TSI is very good indeed  :happy2:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: B3n on March 03, 2011, 11:14:28 am

Quote from: swf7y on March 03, 2011, 06:31:29 am

Quote from: Very Cherry on March 02, 2011, 11:55:04 pm

R36 is efficient at tearing tarmac... that help?  :evilgrin:

I like this thought  :evilgrin: Failing that, the 1.4 TSI is very good indeed  :happy2:

+1 :happy2:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: rich83 on March 03, 2011, 11:18:27 am

1.4TSI are ok, but i found the 170 to be gutless.

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Richn83 on March 03, 2011, 12:40:16 pm

Is the 1.4TSI good in a passat? not driven one but I would have thought a bit under on the torque front?  my thought would have been a diesel they do bluemotion 2.0TDI 140's with manual boxes if you dont want the full bluemotion models even in a Rocco guess that gets you stop start tech and longer gear ratios (dont know that for sure but my guess)

What about a 2.7 TDI A4 that would be quick and still return good mpg on a 70 run?

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 12:43:08 pm

The latest 1.8t engine is also available in the Passat...........  :happy2:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: markymark on March 03, 2011, 12:45:57 pm

Quote from: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 12:43:08 pm

The latest 1.8t engine is also available in the Passat...........  :happy2:

I hope they are more fuel efficient than the old one then as mine used to be crap!
Was alot of fun though! :driver:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Richn83 on March 03, 2011, 02:11:03 pm

Quote from: Greeners on March 03, 2011, 12:43:08 pm

The latest 1.8t engine is also available in the Passat...........  :happy2:

Its a smaller displacement of the TSI engine, not the 20v turbo type you can also get it with the 7 speed dry clutch DSG well in Audi's you can as the torque is low enough, saves you couple of kilos extra gear and closer ratios can be a bit more efficient and help with pace.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Hurdy on March 03, 2011, 08:30:30 pm

Not a VW, but how about a 3.0TDi A4 Quattro :happy2:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: rich83 on March 04, 2011, 12:49:40 am

Quote from: Hurdy on March 03, 2011, 08:30:30 pm

Not a VW, but how about a 3.0TDi A4 Quattro :happy2:

Good suggestion... the 3.0TDI lump is fantastic, bags and bags of torque, and relatively quiet too.

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Alexander on March 04, 2011, 12:30:24 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on March 04, 2011, 12:49:40 am

Quote from: Hurdy on March 03, 2011, 08:30:30 pm

Not a VW, but how about a 3.0TDi A4 Quattro :happy2:

Good suggestion... the 3.0TDI lump is fantastic, bags and bags of torque, and relatively quiet too.

Not if you put a miltek on!!!1 :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: simonp on March 04, 2011, 05:53:00 pm

That sounds brill for a smoker. I was looking at those when I was car shopping last year, but that magic combo of the right price, colour and spec never materialised.  :sad1:

Title: Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
Post by: Janner_Sy on March 04, 2011, 06:01:33 pm

the 1.8TFSI engine is 40+mpg easily and around 170hp iirc.