What do you think of the VW Golf 1.6 TDI?

Hi lads,

What is your impression of the 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI 105bhp?

Thanks again

Jim Cotter (Limerick)

Sep 2011 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Jim,

It just so happens that I'm running a BlueMotion version of the 2011 VW Golf right now. It's powered by the same engine as the regular 1.6 TDI 105 model. It's a great car. The engine is much quieter and smoother than the old 1.9-litre unit, if nowhere near as quick as the 2.0-litre TDI option. Still, it's very economical and has enough performance for the Golf.

As much as I love the look of the BlueMotion model it probably makes more sense to go for a normal Golf with this engine, unless you do very high annual mileage - in which case the better economy would quickly pay back the premium you pay.

Hope that helps.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D