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Is VW Golf Mk6 reliable?

Volkswagen seems to have rectified a lot of the issues that befell the Mk5, so the Mk6 is largely more reliable to own – borne out by its impressive performance in the 2011 Driver Power survey, where it finished in a highly respectable 10th place overall. It’s not without problems, though.

Is TDI or TSI better?

Which is better, TSI or TDI? The TDI engine is a diesel engine that’s made by the Volkswagen Group. TDI stands for ‘Turbocharged Direct Injection. While most modern TSI engines are capable of excellent fuel economy of 45mpg or more, they generally fall short of TDI engines, some of which manage over 65mpg.

What Insurance Group is a Golf 2.0 TDI?

Tax and insurance groups for your Volkswagen Golf

Model Insurance Group Tax Band
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI S 5d 10 A
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Bluemotion Tech S 3d 14 D
Volkswagen Golf R-Line 1.5 TSI Evo 5d 16 G
Volkswagen Golf Match 2.0 TDI 150PS 5d 18 G

Is golf GTIS expensive to insure?

How much does Volkswagen GTI car insurance cost? Volkswagen GTI insurance costs on average $1,504 annually, or $125 each month. Expect to pay about $17 less each year for Volkswagen GTI insurance compared to similar vehicles, and $19 less per year than the all-vehicle national average of $1,523.

Is a Volkswagen Golf cheap to insure?

The estate and hatchback VW Golfs are generally cheaper to insure, while the R Cabriolet and the GTI cost the most, since they offer the most power and speed.

Is the Volkswagen Golf Mk 6 a good car?

It’s by no means perfect, but the Mk6 Golf’s still great. It’s by no means perfect, but the Mk6 Golf’s still great. What is the Volkswagen Golf?

What kind of engine does VW Golf have?

Aside from the handy 120bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the MK6 VW Golf introduces other engines including a new 108bhp and 138bhp 2.0TDI common-rail diesels. All diesel engines get a particulate filter as standard and there’s a choice of five or six-speed manuals and six or seven-speed DSGs boxes.

What are the issues with the Volkswagen Golf?

There are a number of issues which have afflicted models throughout the Volkswagen Group, including glitches with the DSG gearbox (for which there has been a recall), excessive oil consumption, turbo and supercharger failure and even piston failure in the TSI engines, and clogging-up of diesel particulate filters.

What do you get in a Volkswagen Golf?

All diesel engines get a particulate filter as standard and there’s a choice of five or six-speed manuals and six or seven-speed DSGs boxes. Standard Golf kit includes air conditioning, seven airbags (including a knee bag), ESP and body-coloured trim.