The Volkswagen Passat CC is available from € 33,050. This price corresponds to the version that carries a gasoline engine of 160 hp . Unlike what happens with the range Passat, Passat CC is not available with different levels of equipment, but that each client can increase equipment with a list of options.

A Passat “normal” with the same engine and 160 hp version ‘Highline’ costs € 29,970, although, matching the equipment the difference between the two is reduced to about 1,800 €.

Of those 1,800 € more, offers a Volkswagen Passat with a different body design (has a certain air coupe) and less functional (four seats instead of five), and the ability to mount some elements of optional equipment that day Today you can not have another, as the system of alert change unintentional lane, the developer of active speed, variable suspension or some tires with special protection antipinchazo.

The idea of the Volkswagen Passat CC is similar to that of Mercedes-Benz CLS: a saloon, derived from another saloon, done for those who may feel attracted by the silhouette of a coupe but want four doors and do not need to carry more than two people in the rear seats.

All Passats have CC series of suspension “sport” that leaves the body 15 mm closer to the ground and a wider wheels (235/45 R17). Alternatively, you can have a variable suspension hardness (DCC), the unit we tested had mounted this element.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Range engines

Currently, the engine range consists of three variants of petrol and two Diesel. Gasoline engines are a 1.8 TSI 160 hp, a 2.0 TSI 200-hp and 299 hp 3.2 V6 (the latter is necessarily linked to a system of traction at all). The Diesel are 2.0 TDI 140 hp or 170 hp (since August 2008), both through joint injection.

All engines are direct injection and, except on petrol 299 hp, all have turbocharger.

The less powerful versions, the diesel 140 hp and 160 hp gasoline, seem the most reasonable for normal use: with these engines, the Passat CC moves with all the agility required in most circumstances.

The advantage of benefits that has the option with the 3.6 litre engine 299 hp hardly be seen in a normal driving, but its consumption is much higher it in any case. Moreover, the hypothetical advantage of smoothness of operation that could have given it six cylinders, does not seem decisive respect to the petrol 160 hp or 200 hp, which also have a very smooth operation.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Rim Daytona 18 pulgadas.El only drawback is that the 1.8 TSI is that you can not have automatic change (perhaps later take this, the Audi A3 with this engine it takes you). The 140 diesel can it may take a change automatic choice ‘DSG’ six marches. The 3.6 FSI 4Motion is a series of similar, but six marches. The 2.0 TSI can not have a change ‘DSG’ (commentary), but a traditional automatic (Tiptronic).

A equal engine, the Passat CC has virtually the same data and consumer benefits that a conventional Passat.

Bodywork and equipment

The CC Passat is longer, wider and lower than a Passat. Volkswagen has also differentiated in the interior: the instrumentation, controls the air conditioning and steering wheel are different.

The interior is approved for four passengers. The two rear seats are individual seats , instead of a bench. A negative effect arising from the curvature and the lower height of the roof is that it has less space in the rear seats and access is worse than a Passat (need to crouch more). From the standpoint of the driver, the drawback of this body is that the visibility is worse in certain angles.

The doors have no frame (picture), a solution much more frequently found in cupés that four-door cars.

It has a number of innovative elements of equipment within Volkswagen and others who until now were not available within the range Passat.

Among the former is a system for keeping track ‘Lane Assist’ means this device can do a certain amount of force on the steering wheel to avoid the car passes the road markings which surround the lane (and more in our point of view technical), is designed to curb accidents on expressways by despistes.

Another novel are equipping tires with some protection antipinchazos, serial for all models (are not like ‘Run Flat’ assembling other manufacturers). More information about these tires. In addition, the spare wheel is the same size as the other four.

There is a suspension with variable adjustment of its hardness ( “DCC”, which is set for release V6 engine with 299 hp). This element can not have any other Passat.

Volkswagen has done with the Passat and Passat CC as well as with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS: a car with a design more attractive (for as long as we have had I have not heard anyone say otherwise) at the expense limiting the interior space and functionality.

The loss of space occurs mainly in the height available in the rear seats. A person up to 1.75 m can feel comfortable ago, but since then two things happen: that slashing their heads with the roof (especially if it is sitting upright) and the headrest is too low. In a Passat this does not happen

Volkswagen Passat CC Review

That has two seats behind individual has the advantage that its occupants are better subjects in a bench bullfight. Between the two seats is a console for depositing objects persianilla closed by a roller.

Volkswagen Passat CC. Model 2008. Habitáculo.Los rear two seats can be heated but do not have any kind of adjustment (or electric or manual).

The front seats are semajantes to a Passat but has given me the impression that the seat is lower. Whether that is true or not, enter and leave the front seats has proved embarrassing to several people (of varying size and age) that we have risen to it because the sidewalk is low, there is a large distance to the outside and lugs side of the seat does not facilitate the movement.

The front seats are standard adjusted manually (except the driver’s seat-back, which is electric). The subject is providing very good and are not uncomfortable to travel.

Alternatively there are regulations for all electrical adjustments (height, distance and driving, seat-back and the sidewalk), with memory for the driver. Since August 2008 there is also a heating and ventilation system for the front seats.

The instrumentation, controls the air conditioning and steering wheel (there are three different) are different from those of a Passat.

Our test unit had a steering wheel that appears in this picture and that is the same as that may have the Golf 2009. This leaflet has some new controls to handle functions that displays the screen is on the table of instruments (computer and various functions of the car, like opening doors or outdoor light to open or close it with the command), the phone or the sound equipment.

The commanders of the air conditioning are the same as has the Skoda Superb and the new Golf. With regard to who has the Passat normal in the CC (picture) is more difficult to read the selected temperature (picture). The automatic mode has two programs that are differentiated by the air flow that drives the fan.

Volkswagen Passat CC. Model 2008. Salpicadero.En general, all the controls are placed within reach and visible hand. The exception are those next to the gear selector to the right of it, and acting on the control system of air leak, the adaptive suspension and electric rear bumper. The first and last element is little used and therefore does not strike me as an inconvenience that are located there, it seems to me a mistake placement of the suspension: the absence of any witness in the instrument panel about the program in which is (Normal, Sport or Comfort) is almost impossible to see text that is illuminated on the key.

In the dashboard there are decorative elements in wood or polished aluminium, and can be ordered a package of special interior lighting ( “package environment”).

The bags of the front doors are smaller than those of a standard Passat. In fact in the Passat CC can be stretched a little bottles of water and on the other there is room to move vertically a bottle of 1.5 litres.

With a panoramic glass roof is lost sunglasses holder that goes in front of ceiling lights. It occupies almost all the front seats (has a surface of 0.84 sq metres, 750 mm x 1,120 mm) and can be lifted but not open.

The trunk has a volume of 532 l. It is a very large volume (more than a Passat) because Volkswagen has given this information including the hole for the spare wheel. In Spain the Passat CC spare wheel is the same size as the other four (which is a very good idea); in other markets does not lead. The trunk is connected to the passenger compartment by a hatch that lets you enter long objects.

Other items of equipment are the new browser RNS 510 (premiered at the Tiguan) that includes a touch screen and hard drive. You can have a system to help with camera in the parking area back (hidden in the emblem of Volkswagen, image) and guides that make it easier to maneuver. This system takes value in a car as the Passat CC, where the visibility is very limited backwards.

The Volkswagen Passat CC has the poise itself for big cars designed to travel. With the variable suspension damping (optional) there is a big difference between programs running “Sport” and “Comfort”. With the ‘Sport’ selected, the suspension of the Passat CC loses much of its absorption capacity and transmits the state’s strong sharpness with the occupiers, something happens to a much lesser extent with the “Comfort”.

The difference in comfort between the two programs I have found much higher than that in stability there, so how ‘Sport’ only if I find interesting is going to lead to a very fast pace along a road with asphalt is perfectísimo state.

There is a third suspension of the program, called “Normal”, with a level of harshness between the other two, and I have no clear to its usefulness. If you want comfort must be to make a mandatory program ‘Comfort’ if we want to reduce as much as possible the swing that you use is the ‘Sport’.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Daytona 18 pulgadas.Aun wheel when the program is selected smaller firm, the suspension reacts with dry before the irregularities that cause vertical movement of the body very quickly (for example, a change of asphalt with gap).

With the option of variable suspension, assisted by the leadership also changed as the program selected (greater opposition to shift the way ‘Sport’, with more Suevos’ Comfort ‘).

On the roads of many curves the Passat CC is also satisfactory if you are a car stable and with good touch. On the other hand, who look for a car with some flexibility (as may be a MAZDA6) will feel disappointed because it is not. A fast pace is easy to enter the curve, but once that is strongly supported, what is that subvire normal lot. I have found that the tires give little grip, rather because the rear axle does not help in any way to round the curve. In a Passat ‘normal’ is relatively easy to get a slip of the rear wheels to curb ahuecar or in a closed curve in the Passat CC is virtually impossible to do so.

Volkswagen Passat CC

In addition to lead briefly versions of 140 hp (diesel) and 299 hp (petrol) in the presentation, we have carefully tested the bearing the petrol engine 1.8 TSI 160 hp.

It is a very pleasant to drive, with an engine that pushes forcefully in a very comprehensive regime. Thanks to overfeeding system is not usually necessary to reduce a march to gain speed in normal conditions.

CC Vokwagen Passat 1.8 TSI 160 hp. Gray fog pearl effect. Rim Daytona 18 pulgadas.Si what we want is the maximum acceleration (eg make an overtaking occupy the shortest possible time the opposite lane) if we must always use the shifter: circulating in a turbo about 150 hp at 80 — 90 mph is usually sufficient to lose one or two marches, in which petrol engine must go down to three. That has to do it does not strike me as an inconvenience because the movement needs to be done with the arm is the same and also the acceleration we get this gasoline engine is higher.

Like the other supercharged engine with direct injection gasoline we’ve tested the Volkswagen Group, this also has similar operation which has a very smooth and progressive, just ‘broken’ because at the time of initiating the march has a small lack of momentum While not as sharp (magnitude and duration) and most turbo engines that are sold today.

Volkswagen Passat CC

Consumption of this release is reasonable for a car that weighs 1,430 kg. After travelling over 300 km highway with several major ports, at an average speed of 136 mph, consumption was 8.4 litres/100 km. In tours around town and has not spent more than 11 litres/100 km.

Tyres antipinchazos which has the Passat CC are manufactured by Continental, which refers to them as’ ContiSea.

There are few conventional tires, which had been added by the inner side of the banda rolling a layer of a product highly viscous. This product prevents the loss of air whenever the sharp object that is nailed in the banda rolling takes up about 5 mm in diameter.

According to Volkswagen this system prevents about 85% of punctures. The system does not protect from cuts in the flanks, something that increasingly more frequent in-especially in some roads, since manufacturers tend to put tires increasingly lower profile. The Passat series of CC has no spare wheel, or emergency, but you can add optional the same size as the other four.

Tyres’ Run Flat ‘are structurally and functionally different from those bearing the Passat CC: basically what we have are very few side reinforced to not hit the rim on the floor when it completely loses air pressure, thus are can continue the progress so during a certain amount of miles already low speed. Precisely, the rigidity of the flanks harms comfort is lost partly because the pier giving effect tyres.

Volkswagen said that the system ‘ContiSea’ is preferable to ‘Run Flat’ using other manufacturers for two reasons: the tyres’ ContiSea “are cheaper and the sides of the tire are more flexible, so you do not make the car more uncomfortable.

The range of 2007 Phaeton differs from the previous changes in his front and elements of hardware that may have. In addition, there are new engine turbo of 233 hp, which meet the Euro 5 emissions regulations, and can no longer take the V10 TDI of 313 hp. It will be on sale in late June.

The Phaeton is a luxury saloon for quality and dynamic qualities falls short of models of Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz. It is available with two body lengths, one of 5,055 mm and 5,175 mm of another elongated, and may be behind a bench for three passengers or two individual seats.

There are four engines to choose a petrol and three turbo air. The Diesel is new and gives 233 hp; has six cylinders in V and through direct injection common. This engine meets European standards of Euro 5 emissions that will force since 2009 and which obliges reduce particulate emissions by 80 percent.

Compared with the old 225-hp V6 TDI, the new engine has an 8 hp more power and does not increase the average consumption approved, which is 9.6 litres/100 km. Emissions of CO2 not change, 259 gr/km. Volkswagen says that benefits are better, if only mentioning the maximum speed (236 mph versus 234 mph). The V10 diesel engine, 5.0 litre engine capacity and 313 hp is not available in the new range.

Gasoline engines remain unchanged. There is a 241 hp V6 (proof of this engine in the range above), a 335 hp V8 and W12, 450 hp.

Now, the range Phaeton may lead some elements of equipment which already had some of its alternatives, as a programmer speed active (PCA) similar to the Touareg, a system for detecting obstacles front (Front Scan) and other obstacles in blind spots ( “Side Scan) (more about these devices). There is also a device that automatically connects shorter if the lights are driving more than 140 kph, after 10 s, while it rains.

Other elements of hardware that have changed or are new, are the browser through DVD, with more features, an entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones that recognizes voice instructions and memory for up to 1,000 records on the agenda ( can enter up to four telephone numbers for registration). In addition, a new system of checking tire pressure.

The Volkswagen Polo is a utility body that can have three five-door. Its length is 3,916 mm.

It is on sale with a range of petrol and diesel engines between 60 and 150 hp power, from 11,690 €. The Pole is the most powerful GTI  and there is a specific body, called CrossPolo .

The Volkswagen Polo stands out for its space, the quality of certain coatings inside and because it is more expensive than the average.

At equal power, the Volkswagen Polo is a little more expensive than a Renault Clio, and more than a Fiat Grande Punto or a Ford Fiesta. A Skoda Fabia is only a little cheaper than the Polo, but may have more equipment from the cheaper versions.

The main changes of the new range with respect to 2005 are presented in gasoline engines.

In gasoline there is a 1.2 litres (60 and 70 hp; had before least 5 hp), 1.4 (75 and a new variant of 80 hp) and 1.6 l (105 hp). The petrol engine 80 HP has the peculiarity that can be associated with a new automatic gearbox six marches. The 75 hp gasoline is sold only with four-speed automatic change. The rest carry a manual gearbox five speeds (except the most powerful diesel, which has six).

The Diesel is the 1.4 with two power levels (69 and 80 hp) and 1.9 l (101 and 131 hp). The petrol engines of 1.2 litre to 1.4 l Diesels are three cylinders.

The engines of 1.2 l have a low consumption (according to official data spend 5.8 litres/100 km on the trail of approval). The Pole with diesel engines also notable for their low power consumption, but with the disadvantage that they are noisy (especially in urban routes). The Polo Diesel 101 hp is a car with the performance required to travel with agility by any road.

The Polo is a car a car is spacious and well done. The most notable difference with respect to a Renault Clio, with a Peugeot 207 and Citroen C3 is a larger in the rear seats. For interior space in the rear seats, the Polo is comparable to Skoda Fabia and the Fiat Grande Punto.

It gives a positive feeling of finishing, because the position at the wheel is comfortable and because the controls are well accessible to the driver. For versions with three-door body is foreseen a system that favors access to rear seats.

It is gratifying for his road link between convenience and comfort, although not the most agile. With the sport suspension that may have some versions (for the series’ Highline ‘and option for the GT) the car does not lose much comfort and win something in precision

The range consists of three levels of equipment ‘Edition’, ‘GT’ and ‘Highline’.

At least equipped ‘Edition’ lacks some interesting elements of equipment: You can not take either option, climate control, stability control, head airbags or a handsfree phone. The petrol engines of 1.2 l can only be purchased with the equipment ‘Edition “.

None of the versions can lead xenon headlights, but not because a lack of lighting that has the Polo is good. The list of items of optional equipment missing some connection as “Bluetooth” for the phone, which can not take any Pole. The browser is black and white screen.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a lightweight all-terrain five doors and five seats smaller than the Touareg.

It’s for sale with four engines, three petrol 150, 170 or 200 hp (the last two available since March 2008) and a 140 hp turbo. Later there will be a 170 hp diesel. There are three levels of equipment ( “Sport”, “Motion” and “Country”). Everyone has traction total and none reductive.

Other developments (since May 2008) are the possibility of requesting a suspension with variable damping hardness, a USB connection and the elimination of automatic change for version 2.0 TDI 140 hp.

The Tiguan is above the average for the quality of coating materials, or adjustments to the amount of equipment that can have. Some of the elements that may have are rare in cars such as the automatic parking system or the camera back.

We tested three versions of the Tiguan, the 150 petrol and 170 hp and 140 hp diesel.

The 170 hp gasoline we have tried to shift 6-speed Tiptronic automatic. With this combination, and according to our measurements, does not accelerate much more than the 150 hp and recoveries are somewhat worse. As far as it is better this engine is in the smooth functioning and that, at least with the Tiptronic automatic change, the march began MejOrR.

Comparing versions of gasoline and diesel 150 and 140 hp respectively, the Tiguan gasoline is preferable for benefits and because it makes less noise. The Diesel spends about 20 percent less than gasoline and has the best answer the city.

The Tiguan is available from € 31,730 (IST Tiguan 1.4 Sport 150 hp) to 39,200 € (IST Tiguan Motion 2.0 Tiptronic 200 hp).

The 140 hp diesel version has been marketed since 33,190 €. Of the entire field of size with a diesel engine of similar power, is more affordable than the BMW X3 2.0dy is priced very similar to a Land Rover Freelander 2 (160 hp). A Ford Kuga (136 hp), Jeep Compass (140 hp), a Toyota RAV 4 (136 hp) or a KIA Sportage (140 hp) have a lower starting price.

Of all these, Kuga, the Tiguan and X3 are the most recommendable for anyone who valued above all the answers on the road. Outside it, the model Volkswagen also can cope with a certain looseness provided that is not used in very rugged areas, for this use the Freelander 2 or Suzuki Grand Vitara are more effective.

The rear bench is split into two parts (60:40); moves lengthwise each 16 cm. The rear seat backs can vary inclination in a margin of 23 º, a system similar to that which has the Toyota RAV-4 and that is not available in the BMW X3 and Land Rover Freelander 2. Some versions have the backing of folding front passenger’s seat. There are also numerous holes varying in size, scattered throughout the passenger compartment.

The driving position is similar to that of a passenger car, with the difference that produces sitting go higher; striking the high left the dashboard. In front, high-class people can be accommodated without giving them the head with the roof. Behind the space for the legs is wide when the rear seat is in the rearmost position.

The boot has 395 litres capacity (picture) and, under the floor, is housed spare wheel. It is a wheel emergency (smaller than the other four). You can ask a team of repairing punctures instead of the spare wheel, which rises to 470 l capacity of the trunk.

More information about the passenger compartment in the impressions of the interior.

All engines are and have direct injection turbo. Gasoline engines are 150, 170 or 200 hp power. The 150-hp 1.4 litre engine capacity has (is a variant of 1.4 TSI of 140 hp and 170 who have other Volkswagen cars). The Tiguan petrol 170 and 200 hp engine carry a 2.0 litre engine capacity.

The Diesel give 140 and 170 hp power. Both engines are new: they have shot through common (1,800 bar) rather than pump-injector. The reason for the change is the need to reduce pollutant emissions: the two engines meet the Euro 5 emissions standard. Progressively, the Volkswagen Group is reeemplazando the old 2.0 TDI engine with a new injection system through common.

Alternatively, versions of gasoline with 170 hp and 200 may have an automatic change Tiptronic (hydraulic torque converter) with six speeds (up to May 2008 was also the Diesel with 140 hp.). Under no circumstances is available changing double clutch ‘DSG’ (more about why not have it).

All versions of the Tiguan have traction total Volkswagen called “4Motion” and fully automatic operation.

All versions have a button (off-road; image) next to the gear lever that allows you to toggle the response of various elements  to facilitate the conduct outside the asphalt.

There is also a series of electric parking brake with a role in facilitating the start ramp (Autohold ‘), stability control and air bags front, side and front of the curtain; optionally, you can ask the rear side.

The dashboard of the Volkswagen Tiguan is very similar to that of a Golf Plus (among other details, has eight exits front ventilation), with minor differences in the buttons on the sound system and navigation. The door panels are specific to the Tiguan.

The standard equipment is plentiful. Thus, the level ‘Sport’ takes six air bags, stability control, button “Off-road, fog, two zones of climate control, computer system helps the start ramp, the automatic connection limpiaparabrias, supported by the Hinged co-pilot’s seat forward, chrome bars on the roof or 235/55/R17 tires.

The level ‘Motion’ adds to the above-xenon headlamps doubles, with lighting system active, developer of speed, seats upholstered in leather, heated front and regulation of the electrical conductor (the only passenger in height). The tyres are the same as the Sport (although the units sold before May 2008 were 235/50R18).

Among the elements of hardware that may have opcionalmene there is a panoramic roof, towing hook with a system of integration very interesting (picture and more information) or a browser with color touchscreen (6.5 “), hard disk 30-gb, SD card reader, auxiliary connection for MP3 players and DVD video playback (with the car stopped).

There are several schemes to parking: one that warns acoustically from the proximity of obstacles using ultrasonic sensors, one that also has a camera back with indications on the screen on the path of the vehicle and finally there is one able to park your car automatically.

The version “Country” is best placed to move about the countryside. It differs by the following distinctive features: the front bumper has a different design (picture) that gives an angle of attack of 28 th (instead of 18 th), carries a lower engine protection, protective side mouldings are the same colour as the bodywork and bars from the ceiling and the lamas of the radiator grille are black.

Outside the asphalt, advancing the Tiguan is limited by suspension of some routes little broad (185 mm front, 200 mm rear), some wheels for asphalt or absence of differential bloqueables manually. The angles characteristic (picture version of “Country”) and headroom (195 mm) are normal in a car of this type.

It also poses a problem in areas used by the abrupt absence of reductive, far smaller version of automatic change thanks to slip-torque converter. The manual gearbox is a first very short (6.69 mph / 1,000 rpm) but does not play the role of a reductive (or to accelerate or to retain the car in a fall).

The length of the bodywork is 4427 metres (version ‘Country’ measured 30 mm more than the front bumper). The width and height are 1,809 mm and 1,683 mm respectively. The torsional rigidity of chassis is 34,000 Nm / degree, a high value and above all other ground as a BMW X5 or a Range Rover.

The suspension is similar to that of the Golf Plus: independent in the four-wheel-type McPherson deformable front and rear side. There is a difference and that is subchasis the rear suspension is steel in the Tiguan, instead of the aluminum Golf Plus. Later there will be a variable damping (with three programs running), as I said one responsible for the development of the Touran, is electromagnetic type.

The disc brakes are: 312 mm front and 286 mm the rear. There are three measures of tires with tires from 16 to 18 “long and aluminium.

Volkswagen showed the final aspect of the Volkswagen Tiguan Concept Tiguan, in turn, some features of this prototype could be seen in Concept A.

The Bluemotion Golf is a version based on the Golf 1.9 TDi 105-hp, with several modifications to achieve lower consumption and thus reduce emissions of C02 into the atmosphere.

In addition to the bodies of three five-door, is also available with the family (Golf Variant) and MPV (Golf Plus).

With the bodies of three five-door there are two versions of equipment: “iGolf ‘and’ Highline ‘. The three-door is equipped with 19,870 “iGolf ‘version equivalent” Bluemotion not “have automatic change’ DSG ‘numbers and costs € 22,330.

The Golf Variant Bluemotion is available with equipment “Advance”, which costs € 24,960. The minivan Golf Plus Bluemotion is marketed with the equipment ‘Edition’ and ‘Highline’ by 23,310 €.

For its low power consumption, the Bluemotion Golf is a very interesting version for those who have to make many miles per year. In addition, the 105 hp engine is enough under normal conditions: it has a reserve of acceleration that makes overtaking safely and the strength to climb in repechos highway without losing speed.

On the way we do routinely, by highway, in this case to an average of 136 mph, consumption was 5.6 litres/100 km. We made the same journey in the opposite direction, with the Golf Bluemotion and a Seat Leon Ecomotive (which has the same engine that the Golf and similar measures to reduce consumption): Leon spent 5.2 litres/100 km compared to 5, 4 litres/100 km of Golf. Possibly development in fifth, slight longer in the Seat.

To improve aerodynamics, the suspension of Bluemotion is the sport is in the range Golf, which lowers the height of the car 10 mm; moreover, is stronger than normal. With it, the Golf Bluemotion can be somewhat hard to go through some potholes but, in general, has a very good compromise between stability and comfort.

The carrier is not unlike other Golf. It looks fine, is well finished and is wider than most cars of its size.

Changes regarding a Golf 1.9 TDI.

The changes he has made to the Volkswagen version Bluemotion affect the engine, gearbox, aerodynamics and tyres.

The engine is a new electronic management that low speed idle up to 730 rpm (in the normal version are 830 rpm) and changes in intake pressure, the moment that occurs fuel injection and the proportion exhaust gas to be re-introduced into the admission.

The manual gearbox is five relationships, with some developments longest in the last three marches.

The aerodynamic coefficient Cx is 0.31, 6.3% less (reduction is similar in the Golf Plus and 3.2% in the Golf Variant). To achieve this, Volkswagen has closed the front grill (to compensate by dual Electrofans) has fairing in a different way low and the body is 10 mm lower (15 mm in the case of Variant and Plus).

The tires are low rolling resistance, with measures 195/65 R15 (205/55 R16 in the body and family minivan).

All these changes affect a maximum speed increased (by improving aerodynamics), a worsening of recoveries in higher gear (for the elongation of developments) and consumption 0.5 litres/100 km (in the case of Golf) lower by the foregoing.

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The equipment’s serial 3p iGolf Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion includes six airbags, traction and stability control, air conditioning (the air conditioning is optional), power mirrors with regulation, computer and a stereo with an 8 GB iPod player.

For every sold Bluemotion Golf, Volkswagen plant a tree. These trees will serve to create a forest in the Sierra del Segura (Albacete).

In addition, all models of Volkswagen can pay a sum of money that is intended to offset C02 emissions by planting trees. Volkswagen, through the Foundation + trees, is committed to planting and keep them for a period of 40 years these trees.

For example, in the case of Golf four C02 compensation packages ranging from 190 € (10 trees, offset emissions by 20,000 km travelled with this model) to 1,255 € (74 trees, 150,000 km). Those who acquire one of these packages bear a central emblem in the amount of car with the caption “C02 neutral.”

It is a version done on the Touareg V10 TDI (313 hp); looks different and some modifications on the engine to give 351 hp, 38 hp more.

The off-road diesel closest in power (in descending order) are the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI (326 hp), 5.0 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI (313 hp) and Mercedes-Benz ML and GL 420 CDI with the engine (306 hp) . In late 2008, Audi plans to sell a version of the Q7 with a V12 TDI engine from 500 hp (more).

The Touareg R50 costs € 100,230, almost 15,000 more than € version and which derives more than any other off-road diesel for sale in Spain, although it is the most powerful of them all.

The Touareg R50 accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 6.7 s, representing an improvement of 0.7 s regarding the release of 313 hp. Still however, is not among the fastest of its kind: the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI and the Mercedes-Benz ML 420 CDI are the most. The Volkswagen Touareg has a high weight in all its versions.

The average consumption approved unchanged regarding the version V10 TDI (11.9 litres/100 km) and, although high, has a more favorable relationship between maximum power and consumption. The top speed is 4 km / h higher (reaching 235 kph).

A Touareg gasoline from the same power is slower and spends more than R50. The price difference between the two is very rounded (gasoline costs about € 30,000 less, about € 14,000 if they call the equipment) so the economy of diesel is not an advantage when deciding on either (yes that what may be the autonomy).

The change is automatic six-speed Tiptronic-type.

The suspension is a pneumatic and electronically variable damping. The range of the Touareg can have different types of suspension. The tyres are 295 mm wide and are mounted on wheels 21 “in diameter.

On the bodywork change the bumpers, grille, wheel arches and side skirts. The brake calipers are painted blue, like the rest of the model range R. There are four colors available for bodywork: Blue, White Campanella, Reflex Silver, Black Magic and gray Atacama.

The seats are sporty type, are regulated electric and heating. They are upholstered with napa and include the R50 logo.

It is a new model, which has a three-door body with a different design that we have come to expect from Volkswagen, on the other models being sold today. The first deliveries will be in Spain in October 2008.

It is approved for four occupants and equipment stands for having a very abundant relative to its price, good qualities and some dynamic rear seats useful only for people of short stature. Precisely what you are most unlike a Golf, which has much less room behind and worst visibility in almost all directions (is particularly low vision through the rear view mirror inside).

Initially there is a range of engines between 140, 160 and 200 hp, supercharged all of them. The 140 and 200 are coupled with manual gearboxes or automatic-type “DSG”, the 160 hp is sold only at the moment with manual (in January 2009 will come with change “DSG”).

With either engine, the Scirocco has a good relationship between consumption and benefits.

It is on sale from 24,840 € from version 1.4 TSI 160 hp up to 29,790 € of 2.0 TSI 200 hp DSG (all prices). An A3 1.8 TFSI is priced at selling cheaper, but their relationship between price and equipment is less favourable than the Scirocco . A Volvo C30 is clearly more expensive.

With regard to golf, the Scirocco is not expensive and even, in certain circumstances, it is more advisable. Comparing versions of 1.4 TSI 140 and 170 hp Golf GT Sport 3p with the Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160, we can see how-matching equipment-the Scirocco is about 900 € more expensive than the Golf TSI 140 hp and about 500 less than € of the 170 hp .

In addition, the Scirocco has a lower consumption and a performance virtually identical to those in Golf TSI of 170 hp.

The standard equipment is very abundant, though Volkswagen is no longer offered as an option or choice as the panoramic roof (formerly part of equipping series). Among the elements are having stability control, six air bags, checking tire pressure, bizona air conditioning, automatic lights and wipers, CD loader and 17 wheels. “Full team of Scirocco.

Optionally, the Scirocco can be equipped with a variable suspension ( “Adaptative Chassis Control”). It has three programs running: ‘Normal’, ‘Comfort’ and ‘Sport’. The information that Volkswagen has not shown the characteristics of this suspension. This suspension premiered on the Passat CC.

You can also take control of parking, leather upholstery and a browser with touch screen 6.5 “(with 30 GB hard drive), among other things. At least for now, is not available with Xenon headlights, but this option may lead before the end of 2008. In 2009 may have a system of active cruise control (ACC) which will work with lasers, not with radar.

From the aspect of Sirocco, what is perhaps the most striking design front grille with a completely different from any other model of the mark. Volkswagen already anticipated the lines of Scirocco in the prototype Iroc. In addition, together with the New Bettler, is the only model Volkswagen with the emblem on the bonnet instead on the grid. Scirocco is a name that Volkwagen had previously used a model appeared in 1974 . In 1998 he was replaced by Corrado.

The dashboard is very similar to the EOS. Volkwagen still used in the Scirocco in a parking brake lever instead of one electric.

Inside the Sirocco is careful. Have materials coating pleasant and well made, perhaps give some sense better than those of a Golf.

Have serial seats that attach correctly and the body, at least some versions, a tapestry of redecilla transpires that very well (much better than leather). The bags doors have a coating material that prevents that what there is deposited make noise to move.

The least favorable of the body of Sirocco has to do with its functionality. For poor visibility which is backwards and a small rear seats are more closely related to some cupés four-seater, touring cars with bodywork and three doors.

You see little through the rear view mirror (the rear glass is small and, furthermore, head of fixed-rear seats and integrated into the back-left in the field of vision) and three quarters back. Towards ahead is long enough at least a few curves in roads, if there are forks, the amounts can cause discomfort because they are very thick.

Access to the rear seats is correct, because the front seats can be moved far enough forward, but do not have ‘memory’ (not returned to their original position after handling). The best data in the rear seats is room for legs, but lack height for people over 1.75 m (Volkswagen said that fall well adults 1.90 m). The two rear seats are individual seats, which attach well, but have a somewhat narrow backing and not particularly comfortable for people of normal complexion.

The boot has 292 litres capacity, a larger volume than a Volvo C30 and identical to that of an Alfa Romeo 147, a Volkswagen Golf has 350 l. The drawback is that the trunk edge load (minimum distance that must be lifted to insert an object in the trunk) is far above the ground. The Scirocco to be sold in Spain have emergency spare wheel. The trunk can only be opened from the remote control or from a button is on the inside of the driver’s door.

The volume can be extended up to 755 l Abate the rear seats, while there are some anchors intended to restrain a network that separates the front seats of the rest of the carrier (to avoid the burden can hit the driver).

He led Scirocco versions of 160 and 200 hp, both with manual. What I found in making contact between the two versions is that there is a noticeable difference for his response on the road, regardless of its power.

The Scirocco 2.0 TSI 200-hp resembles a Golf GTI. Have some different settings that make their reactions are somewhat more lively and direct that the IST 160. The management felt better contact with the road (and not necessarily because they have less assistance) and suspensions convey a more faithful support, is closer to the idea of sports (which is not good nor bad, just one feature) that the 1.4 TSI 160 hp.

The IST 160 hp is not very different from a golf equivalent power, which is not to say little. It is a pleasant car to drive and with a good balance between stability and responsiveness.

The 160 hp version of the suspended I harshness led variable (DCC). The effect of this element is note-is not a useless element-when selecting any of the three programs possible. In the toughest possible adjustment ( ‘Sport’), the hardness of the buffer is even higher than the 2.0 Scirocco IST 200 hp, although the feelings behind the wheel are not equal. This means in part that touch can have a sports car has nothing to do necessarily with the harshness of the buffer (although it may help) but with other adjustments to the chassis.

The Scirocco with either gasoline engines possible for the moment, gives a very good result, although the 2.0 TSI has a higher quality of operation, gives better benefits, has a pleasant sound and is the most spent fuel.

The 1.4 TSI I liked most in road in town. Have low-power regime, but gives the feeling that does not have a perfect operation because, sometimes, to accelerate marches in short below 2,000 rpm, the engine can give small hitches. Sometimes the driver has the feeling that there is no immediate and precise relationship between what treads on the accelerator and you get acceleration. This is also the feeling we have experienced in other cars with the same engine but in a different configuration of power (such as the Golf TSI of 170 hp). This does not happen in the engine that has 1.8 TSI for example, the Audi A3. Volkswagen has no thought to add the engine to 1.8 IST Scirocco.

On the road the Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160 hp has an excellent performance. I drive only giving turbo engines and one sixth of relief motion that allows travel fast with little noise.

All engines have supercharged the Scirocco. The gasoline and have turbo compressor (information technology engines 1.4 IST). There are versions available 1.4 l l 1.4 TSI 160 hp (which also bears the Golf Plus and Eos) and a 2.0 l IST 200-hp.

Later also there will be a 1.4 l IST 122-hp, this is the engine that has the Golf and does not lead compressor and turbocharger, only the second element. The diesel engine is the 2.0 l TDI with 140 hp injection through common premiered the Tiguan. From series, all engines are coupled to a manual gearbox six relations.

Optionally all versions except the less powerful, can have a dual-clutch automatic gearbox ‘DSG’. According to the engine, the box ‘DSG’ varies: IST 200 hp versions 2.0 and 2.0 TDI 140 hp are available with the six speeds (wet clutches, which can be attached to an engine of up to 350 Nm) while the 1.4 IST 160 hp take the seven, only dry clutches can be used in engines up to 250 Nm (more information on this case).

The Scirocco measuring 4,256 mm long, 1,810 wide and 1,404 mm in height (longest is 40 mm, 51 mm wider and 62 mm lower than the Golf). The Scirocco weight of 200 hp is 1,393 kg, 65 kg more than the 3-door Golf GTI of the same power. The consumption of 2.0 Siroco IST 200 hp is less than the Golf GTI (comparison chart), may be because the former has less drag to advance (Volkswagen has not confirmed the figure).

The structure of the suspension is the same as the Golf: the type of front and rear McPherson is a parallelogram with four elements of deformable union, three transverse and one longitudinal. Regarding the change of Golf springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The battle is 2,578 mm, the same as the Golf.

The buffer can have an electronic control system, which Volkswagen calls’ DCC ‘(scheme). This system measures the circumstances dynamics with three accelerometers and three sensors displacement of the wheels, these data, together with other available on the network ‘CAN’ direction from the electric engine, transmission and brakes are processed in one module control that sends signals to the shock absorbers to ensure that its hardness vary, depending on the mode of operation that the driver has selected ( ‘Normal’, ‘Comfort’ or ‘Sport’). Volkswagen has not given more details on the operation of this system.

Other models regarding the manufacturer’s direction have an electric programming that does something to be applied more force on the steering wheel, and is also the largest force of the wheels return to the central position (straight line). The sensor angle address, used by management and by the electrical ESP, is now integrated in the very direction of the zipper, which no longer has to have a location in the column address as hitherto.

In the same way, sensors and lateral acceleration angle guiñada are integrated into the control module of the ESP (until now had its own location, separated from the control module).

The panoramic roof is made of safety glass, and reaches the central pillar. You can raise 39 mm and filters up to 90% of ultraviolet radiation, 97% of the infrared and 80% of visible light by the human eye. There is also a fully-bumper to prevent the passage of light. Volkswagen said that this ceiling does not take away anything from the interior space, quite the contrary: as has no interior lining, something is gained height in the passenger compartment.

According to Volkswagen, have made great efforts to make the centre of gravity is as low as possible. As an example mentioning that there are bumps in the bodywork over the hinges of the tailgate (picture) required to maintain the lowest possible line of the roof.

The current range of Volkswagen Touran is up for sale since late November 2006. In relation to the previous model has a different aspect (more). It is on sale from € 22,190 .

Not a minivan with a low price, but is well equipped from the basic version. The diesel version of 140 hp less equipped costs € 26,720. Among such people carriers  is by far the most expensive and one of the best equipped.

The Touran minivan is a stable and pleasant to drive, their reactions are not those of a car high and weighed. It has an agility similar to that of a SEAT Altea XL and the Ford Focus S-Max, who are the best people carriers from that standpoint. Have engines such as petrol and diesel with 140 hp-very good relationship between benefits and consumption, noise and a somewhat high in certain circumstances.

It is not as broad as other people carriers seven seats . It has five individual seats, two seats from the third row is optional, costing € 705.

The Touran can be bought with three equipment levels: ‘Edition’, ‘Traveller’ and ‘Highline’.

All versions carry a series of new stability control, which may intervene in the right direction and has a specific function to control a loss trajectory caused by a trailer. Besides have six airbags, air conditioning two zones, speed regulator, DVD player on the back of the headrest of the driver, radio reader with a CD and MP3 and equipment reparapinchazos.

According versions, can have alloy wheels 17 inch monochrome navigator, navigator with color display, controls on the steering wheel and bixenón headlamps with adaptive lighting, among many other elements.

There are new elements optional, as connections for USB iPods and other MP3 players, assistant outstanding start, controlling the pressure of the tires and alloy wheels with new design.

Volkswagen Touran

It is the first Volkswagen that may have an automatic parking system in line  that is functionally different from that which has the Toyota Prius today. This device is standard equipment with the ‘Traveller’ and ‘Highline’.

The range of engines for the new Touran has two petrol and three diesel (benefits and consumption of the entire range). The gasoline is a 1.6 litre 102 hp and a 1.4 l TSI of 140 hp.

In Diesel has a 1.9 l TDI of 90 or 105 hp and two variants of 2.0 l TDI, one of 140 hp and 170 hp another, and they carried that other models of the Volkswagen group. It differs from the 140 hp variant that has a different turbocharger, a system of pump-and piezoelectric injector valves with a particulate filter without maintenance.

Except the two less powerful engines, all versions have six-speed manual shift and may have shifter automatic dual-clutch (DSG).

Since spring 2007 is available with the engine that premiered on Golf GT, a 1.4 l TSI of 170 hp. Like the 1.4 TSI of 140 hp, is characterized because it has a turbocharger and a volumetric compressor. The Touran 1.4 TSI of 170 hp may only be chosen with DSG automatic change. The only people carrier power is like the Renault Grand Scenic Turbo 165 hp. The Touran is faster and consumes less.