What does 118tsi mean?

Don’t be misled by VW’s confusing name strategy: there is a GT model hiding in the new Golf Mk VI. Instead, you’ll have to explain you’ve got a Volkswagen Golf 118 TSI (the one with the red ‘SI’ letters, thank you very much!) Comfortline with the optional Sports Package and Adaptive Chassis Control.

How fast can a 1.4 golf go?

With 123 BHP, the turbocharged 1.4 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this Golf 1.4 TSI 125 to 62 mph in 9.1 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 127 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1246 kg, it achieves 54.3 mpg on average and can travel 597 miles before requiring a refill of its 50 litre capacity fuel tank.

What is the best golf 6?

The 1.4 TSI would by our top choice, especially for a daily commuter car. However, the 170 horsepower version with the supercharger and turbocharger has its mechanical issues. A recall was issued, but it’s still known for uneven power bands and high oil consumption. So stick to the 122 HP model, and you’ll be fine.

Is the VW Golf 118tsi a safety issue?

“It is not a safety issue but we are instructing our dealers to undertake a service campaign on the engine,” says VW Australia. Owners of Volkswagen Golfs fitted with 118 TSI engines are being asked to have their engines checked out. The problem also affects Jetta models using the same engine.

What kind of engine does VW Golf have?

Volkswagen’s sixth-generation Golf comes with high hopes it will turn out to be a better profit-maker for the company. Still showing evidence of its 1970s DNA, the latest VW five-door hatch comes in Trendline and Comfortline trim with three engine choices two petrol and one diesel.

When did the new VW Golf come out?

Volkswagen launched a large range of Golf variants here, with a car for everyone, from basic transport to sizzling sportsters such as the GTi and R models. We’ll focus on the most popular versions, the regular hatchbacks. The sixth-generation Golf arrived in 2009 as more of an update than a new model.

Is the VW Golf Mk VI a good car?

Apart from the prestige of owning a Euro brand the Golf’s main appeal was its on-road dynamics. It handled beautifully, cornered as if on rails and was generally a great driving car. The test of a car is not how it stacks up in the showroom but in terms of ownership. Golf Mk VI has been less than satisfactory on most counts on that front.