Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf 2009 Range has a length of 4199 mm and thus is 5 mm shorter than its predecessor. The width has increased by 20 mm being now of 1,779 mm. The height remains unchanged with 1479 mm. The front overhang has been shortened from 880 to 868 millimeters, the rear overhang is longer 7 mm (753 mm). The distance of the wheels is still 2578 mm. Like its predecessor, the new Volkswagen Golf Range can be purchased with 3 or 5 doors. The outside dimensions of both body versions are virtually identical.

Volkswagen says the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 is a more dynamic car, quiet and comfortable than its predecessor. The German manufacturer says the Volkswagen Golf is best of all time. All petrol and diesel models meet the EU-5 standard will come into force in the future and show a reduction in fuel consumption of over 28%.

The Volkswagen Golf Range presents a series of technical innovations within their equipment: assistance systems such as Automatic Distance Control (ACC), the Adaptive Suspension System (DCC) and the assistant parking (park assist). Moreover, the Volkswagen Golf Range offers a new ESP system more precise answer as to the level of control, safety-optimized front impacts, seven airbags including the knees, a special head restraints (Woks) avoids the whiplash effect, an audible seat belt which opens in the rear seats, and daytime driving lights.

Design and dimensions
The body has a clear line of continuity in its design, although is perceived by most advanced design in the various component parts and an assembly much better finish. In any case, remains to be seen live to more precise conclusions.

Its cockpit has similar dimensions to those of his predecdesor. At the front is the maximum internal height of 1,033 mm . The seat of Golf can be adapted to the height of the conductors and drivers through a longitudinal adjustment of 310 mm and a height adjustment of 61.5 millimeters.

The maximum internal height of the rear is 979 mm and the legroom of 45 mm, starting from the basic position of the driver's seat. The seat height is 279 mm in the front and 321 millimeters at the rear

The trunk of the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 is identical to its predecessor. If five seats are used the trunk of Golf has a length of 828 mm and a volume of 350 liters. Folding down the rear seatbacks standard divided 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 the volume of the trunk increases to 1305 liters and its usable length to 1,581 mm. The minimum width between wheel arches is 1006 mm.

Inside, the look and layout of materials and details such as polished chrome framing profiles instruments are directly derived from the Volkswagen Passat CC. Volkswagen aims in its statement that the use of checks is easier. The new Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 incorporates a new control automatic air conditioning system (known commercially as "Climatronic") premiered at the Volkswagen Passat CC and now the windows are located more accessible on the upper door trim. The boot system is performed in a conventional way by a key. Initially the new Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 will not include ignition system (via a button) and door-opening hands-free.

More elaborate frame
The "Electronic DCC adaptive suspension (released by the Volkswagen Passat CC and present in the Volkswagen Scirocco) is a major technical innovations of the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009. DCC Adaptive Electronic Suspension Volkswagen constantly reacting to changes in tread driving situations and also adapting the dampers in order to significantly improve comfort. The great potential buffer additionally helped to optimize the comfort through a specific set of springs and stabilizer. In order to integrate the DCC system in the Golf ideally, it was necessary to lower the chassis by 10 mm. Actuation of a button, the DCC may become alternately in sport chassis.

The CCD system continuously adjusts the suspension and individually for each wheel (up to 1,000 times per second) corresponding to the type of road through the signals it receives from sensors measuring the path traveled by the wheels and the three acceleration sensors. During the processes of acceleration, braking or steering, suspension hardens in milliseconds to meet the requirements driving dynamics optimally and reduce pitch and roll movements. For this, the dynamic regulation of the dampers evaluates the signals from the electromechanical power steering, the engine, gearbox, brake system and adjusting driving assistants consistently calculated the damping force.

Through this automatic adjustment, the DCC system offers better dynamic oscillation behavior (eg during a quick lane change) and a significant increase in comfort in situations with a less demanding driving dynamics. DCC Adaptive Suspension Electronic thus solves the conflict between the dynamics and driving comfort.

DCC system to adapt to individual requirements of the driver, there are three adjustment programs driving behavior: "Normal" (factory setting of the dampers medium - in this program all regulatory functions are active) "Sport" and " Comfort ". These modes are activated by an additional key located in the center console.

'Sport' mode: The initial suspension in the "Sports" is clearly harder. In this mode, the assistant director is also adapted to the wishes of the sporting driver.

Mode "Comfort": This mode is designed to offer maximum driving comfort and is especially recommended for transit on bad roads, but also in city traffic or long trips on the highway.

Adaptive Cruise Control
Other assistance systems that are new equipment within the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 system is the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control "). When activated, the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 automatically brakes and accelerates within a speed range preset by the driver above 30 to 210 km / h.

The regulation of distance is done through a laser sensor located on the rearview mirror, which scans continuously the distance to the vehicle in front and its speed through five laser beams. The system works even when cornering. The engine and brakes intervene to regulate the speed according to measured values in order to maintain an ideal distance to the vehicle in front.

The ACC control is provided by a lever on the steering wheel. The driver selects the desired speed and distance of five sequential levels available. As soon as the driver personally intervene stepping on the accelerator, the system will be broken up and regulation. If the driver brakes, the ACC will be disconnected immediately. Through the multifunction display (MFA) is set in advance by the ACC desired program ( "Normal", "Sport" and "Comfort") and select which of the five sequential distances must be activated with the system. Moreover, the "Regulatory System Automatic Distance ACC may be connected and disconnected through the steering lever.

The driver is informed about the status of the ACC system via the multifunction display. If the system is activated, indicating the set speed and distance will be represented comparatively nominal and effective. If the system reaches its limits ACC require the driver to take the reins alerted by audible and visual signals.

Another new technology of the Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 is the parking assistant "Park Assist", which enables almost automatic reverse parking parallel to the rail by pressing a button. The driver only needs to operate the accelerator, brake and clutch, and the Golf maneuver in the parking previously measured through sensors. As soon as the driver manually intervenes in the process will be disabled parking "Park Assist". The system "Park Assist" includes audible distance "Pilot parking" (front and rear) and Autohold "Hill Start Assistant".

The handling is very intuitive as it is activated by actuation of a button. The corresponding function key is located in front of the knob of the gear lever.

Traveling at speeds up to 30 km / h and a distance of 0.5 to 1.5 meters to other parked vehicles online, ultrasonic sensors register all parking parallel to the path to the left or right (depending on the intermittent activated), the control unit calculates the ideal path for parking. The "Park Assist" indicates the starting positions in the multifunction display. Then the driver enters the reverse.

Then appears on the screen marked "active steering intervention! Monitor environment!". The driver only needs to operate the accelerator, brake and clutch, and the balance being golf. As soon as the "Pilot Parking "rear switch to a continuous signal will have been achieved the minimum distance from the nearest vehicle (approx. 20 centimeters). The" Park Assist "is automatically deactivated if the speed is too high and / or the driver involved in management. The whole process lasts about parking. 15 seconds after introducing the reverse.

The Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 debut in a rear view camera, "Rear Assist". As in other models, such as the Volkswagen Passat CC, the camera has also been placed in the VW logo on the trunk lid. When you enter the reverse, the VW logo turns up and with it the camera that recorded the space behind the Golf.

The system can be purchased in combination with the new touchscreen radio and the radio-navigation system RCD 510 and RNS 510. The camera images are transmitted directly to the touch screen as images in real time. Additionally, it indicates the path selected by orientation lines. Thanks to the backup camera can recognize even small obstacles on the back and park in parking very close with millimeter precision. The camera features a wide angle lens that records an area horizontally and vertically 130 degrees to 100 degrees spectrum. In addition, an embedded processor in the camera reflects the image so that the touch screen of Golf the "left" is actually represented as "left".

Quieter
Volkswagen claims to have worked conscientiously to reduce the noise level is transmitted to the interior. This has incorporated a number of solutions to achieve it. For example, a special film placed on the windshield reduces driving noises from. Moreover, the new guidelines sealing doors and side windows contribute to the soundproofing of the cabin, as the new form of mirrors. Also specific modifications have been made to better isolate the engine on the passenger compartment. The tires, very quiet running, and the low rumble of engines complete the new noise-reduction package.

To reduce mechanical noise, all diesel engines (which have a power range from 90 hp and 170 hp) use two axes to neutralize compensating balance vibration. At the time of its launch the Volkswagen Golf will ship with two variants of the popular 2.0 TDI with 110 and 140, which is offered in two variants of 110 hp and 140 hp (the latter of which is sold in the current model). All engines use diesel particulate filter as standard.

The 2.0 TDI 110 hp consumes 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers, representing a decrease of 0.6 liters and makes 119 g / km of CO2, which allows you to have a tax rate of 0% in Spain. Even the 140 hp version consumes 4.9 liters of diesel (also 0.6 less) and its CO2 emissions are 129 g / km.

In the launch phase will use four petrol engine variants of 80, 102, 122 and 160 hp. The TSI engines come with a compressor and / or turbocharger. The 80 hp engine, which is the entrance to the range, which will not be marketed in Spain, consumes 6.4 liters to 100 (half a liter less than the previous model and emits 149 g / km of CO2. The others are also reference in their efficiency. The 122-hp consumes 6.2 liters, an improvement of 0.1 and emits 144 g / km of CO2. Even the 160 hp, which is the highest version of the range, it is in consumption of 6.3 liters, as compared with previous 150-hp FSI engine and 160 hp TSI reduces consumption by 1.6 liters.

The DSG replaces conventional automatic
Except for the engine range entry, all petrol and diesel engines can be combined with dual-clutch DSG transmission. Depending on the engine torque using the DSG version 6 or 7 speeds. The 1.4 TSI 160 hp associated with 7-speed DSG consumes 6 l/100 km and emits 139 g / km of CO2. This version replaces the 2.0 FSI with automatic transmission 6-speed, which had an average consumption of 8.3 liters, so the savings is 2.3 liters (28 per cent).

The Volkswagen Golf Range 2009 is available in two versions; Advance and Sport. Advance version features between detacable as seven airbags, including the knee, the front headrests with the system antilatigazo (woks), the latest generation ESP and the pending start wizard (with DSG). It also presents other attractive features as the new three-spoke steering wheel leather, radio CD with MP3, or semi-automatic air conditioning "Climatic".

The extras offer support systems for the transmission, as the "Park Assist", which parks the city Golf in almost independently, or Revolutionary "Adaptive Electronic Suspension (DCC), which makes golf a sport by pressing a button.