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Offline Homer

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Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« 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
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2011, 11:55:04 pm »
R36 is efficient at tearing tarmac... that help?  :evilgrin:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2011, 01:19:19 am »
170PD engine... should be able to return 50ish MPG!
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #3 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:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #4 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:

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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2011, 11:18:27 am »
1.4TSI are ok, but i found the 170 to be gutless.
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #6 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?
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2011, 12:43:08 pm »
The latest 1.8t engine is also available in the Passat...........  :happy2:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #8 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:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #9 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:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2011, 08:30:30 pm »
Not a VW, but how about a 3.0TDi A4 Quattro :happy2:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #12 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:


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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #13 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:
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Re: Is there an efficient VW that also offers decent horsepower?
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2011, 06:01:33 pm »
the 1.8TFSI engine is 40+mpg easily and around 170hp iirc.
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