Page 4 of Volkswagen Golf GT Brochure by Volkswagen UK

01 raising levels of safety as with engine technology so with safety volkswagen sets the standards that others follow which is why the new golf gt is not only equipped with six airbags ­ two in the front two front seat side airbags and curtain airbag system for front and rear passengers ­ but also offers two optional side airbags in the rear should you choose a five door model a number of active safety features are also fitted to help defuse critical situations before they arise these include an electronic stabilisation programme esp including electronic differential lock edl and traction control asr plus an anti-lock braking system abs with hydraulic brake assist hba these systems detect critical situations at an early stage and take action for example by specifically adjusting the engine s power output and braking individual wheels helping to bring the vehicle under control 02 03 04 setting standards in technology with the new 1.4 litre tsi 170 ps engine volkswagen has pushed technology to new limits developing the world s first ever twin-charged fsi direct injection petrol engine achieving 0 62 mph in just 7.9 seconds with high torque delivering maximum power at both low revs and high speeds it delivers dramatic performance yet returning 38.2 mpg on the combined cycle it also delivers exceptional fuel economy and low co2 emissions of 178 g/km this innovative technology was recognised by motoring experts when it was named `best new engine 2006 at the international engine of the year awards the first diesel variant available in the new golf gt is the powerful 2.0 litre 170 ps tdi engine with dpf diesel particulate filter like the tsi it ensures low fuel consumption allied with volkswagen s renowned long-life low maintenance engine technology it boasts 350 nm of torque at 2,000 rpm while still returning 46.3 mpg on the combined cycle with a six speed manual gearbox the second variant is a 2.0 tdi unit which delivers an impressive 140 ps and returns 49.6 mpg on the combined cycle 01 the twin-charged engine ­ comprising a mechanically-driven supercharger and exhaust-driven turbocharger ­ which work in tandem to eliminate turbo lag enabling the tsi engine to achieve maximum torque at both low revs and high speed 02 the boost pressure dial within the instrument panel in the dashboard assembly informs you how much power the tsi engine is generating 03 esp the sensor-controlled electronic stabilisation programme recognises critical driving situations and reacts in milliseconds by reducing the engine s output and controlling the speed of individual wheels 04 the front seat side impact airbags provide protection for the driver and front seat passenger in the event of a side collision optional side airbags for rear seat passengers can also be specified on five door models please see environmental information sections for fuel consumption and co2 emissions figures introduction innovation safety design colours upholstery equipment engines technology service print exit 4

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