Is the 1.2T engine of Golf powerful enough?
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The 1.2T engine of Golf is powerful enough, equivalent to a normal 1.8-2.0 naturally aspirated car. Here are the relevant introductions about Golf 1.2T: 1. Golf 1.2T power: The test-driven 2019 Golf is the 1.2T version. This engine has a maximum power of 85 kilowatts, with a modest horsepower of 116, which is not particularly impressive on paper. However, it delivers a torque of 200 Nm and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This powertrain does not disappoint, providing sufficient power for daily commuting and even performs decently on highways. 2. Golf 1.2T engine: The 1.2-liter turbocharged direct injection engine is the fundamental change in this Golf model. Like the previous 1.4TSI and 1.6 naturally aspirated engines, it also belongs to the EA211 series engine family. Its maximum power is 110 horsepower, the same as the 1.6 naturally aspirated engine, but the torque can reach 200 Nm between 2000 and 3500 rpm, an increase of nearly 30%.
My 1.2T Golf has served me well for over three years as a city commuter. It feels a bit sluggish when starting off during morning rush hour before the turbo kicks in, but once the revs hit 2000 rpm, the power comes alive – merging and overtaking on ring roads is effortless. Last week with four adults onboard climbing mountain roads, I did notice needing to press the accelerator deeper with AC on, but manually downshifting to raise the revs handled it fine. The biggest surprise is the fuel economy – long-term display shows 6.2L/100km, over 1L better than my colleague's 1.4T. If you're not chasing neck-snapping acceleration, this powertrain absolutely delivers for its price.
