[Evaluation] The new car has resolutely invested in the pure family car camp, so this generation of 1.8T models has only launched one model, and it has also given up the resounding name of "Champion Edition". Since there will be a GLI with 2.0T independent rear suspension in the future, it is unlikely that this 1.8T will become the mainstream version from the perspective of home use or sports. Today we spend a page looking at its test results, nothing else.
● And gearbox
The 1.8T engine of EA888 series, with an old face and a maximum horsepower of 160 HP and a peak of 250N·m, can be seen on domestic models, such as,, CC, etc. It is equipped with a 7-speed gearbox, replacing the 6-speed used in the previous generation 1.8T champion version … I just finished the test article.(Click to view），Suddenly, I feel that the Volkswagen Group has some sincerity towards China consumers.
● Accelerated performance test
Let’s take a look at how this powertrain will perform on the new sagitar. In the 100-kilometer acceleration test, the fastest result of the test car is 8.01 seconds, which is 9.2 seconds higher than that of the old 1.8T champion AT.(Click to view)It has improved a lot.
■ Why is the new sagitar 1.8T one second faster than the old sagitar champion edition?
This progress of more than one second is basically accomplished by two factors: 7-speed DSG gearbox and tire narrowing.From the graph, the DSG gearbox was so slow in the initial stage that it could not produce all the torque output in the first time. From this point of view, DSG is definitely not as direct as the old champion version of 6AT. Of course, in the test article of the champion version, we also said that although the gearbox did not retreat, the stability system seriously limited the power output in the initial stage. Even if it was completely closed, the system would still be obviously involved in the initial stage. Nowadays, the new sagitar simply cancels the ESP button, so it is impossible to shut down the system, so when you start, you can only watch the ESP alarm light flashing …
Although the start of the new sagitar was not smooth enough, its subsequent performance is worthy of recognition. The power output of the engine is not violent, but the continuity is good. The power connection of the DSG gearbox is definitely simpler and more direct than that of 6AT. Of course, we only talk about its performance in the test here. As for those issues that everyone is concerned about recently, they are not in the scope of our discussion today.(For details, please click here.).
In addition, the important factor we are talking about is the tire width. The tire width of the previous sagitar champion version was 225mm wider than that of the normal version, but now the new sagitar is back to the same 205mm as the normal version. Each tire is 20mm narrower, and four tires are 80mm narrower. This has an extremely obvious impact on the acceleration time. Therefore, in view of these conditions, although the new sagitar is now biased towards home orientation, the 1.8T version does surpass the old champion version in terms of power performance.
● Brake performance test:
Earlier, we mentioned that the new sagitar tire with a width of 205mm is very helpful to improve the acceleration performance, but now it is a disadvantage when it comes to braking. The average brake test score of 42.49 meters still has a lot of room for improvement, and the 39-meter brake score of the old sagitar champion version can now be proud.
The reasons for poor braking performance are from comfortable adjustment and narrow tires, but the braking performance of the new sagitar 1.4T we tested before is about 40 meters. The problem should still be in different test sites, and different ground conditions will also cause some differences in braking performance. So here we can draw a conclusion that there is basically no gap between the new sagitar and the old sagitar champion version in braking performance.
● Fuel consumption test
This fuel consumption test covers 116.5 kilometers, including three road conditions: congestion, loop and expressway. The share of congestion is not much, mainly ordinary loop with signal lights and smooth expressway. The whole load is an adult male driver and some photographic equipment.
Sagitar 1.8T consumes a total of 10.26 liters of fuel, and the calculated comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8.81 liters/100 kilometers. This achievement is expected, and the fuel consumption value of family cars such as Volkswagen can basically maintain a reasonable level with small and medium displacement supercharged engines.
Reasonable fuel consumption reference values (non-rigid indicators) given by us for each vehicle type.
Pure economy: not higher than 7 liters/100 kilometers
/:Not higher than 8 liters/100 kilometers
Compact/light: not higher than 10 liters/100 kilometers
/medium SUV: not higher than 12 liters/100 kilometers
Other models: not higher than 15 liters/100 kilometers
< Note 1: Hard-core off-road vehicles, large SUVs, performance and super sports cars are not tested for fuel consumption in this station >
< Note 2: Our reference values of reasonable fuel consumption at all levels are based on most models of this level. Individual non-mainstream vehicles have leapfrogged in size or displacement, which greatly affects the fuel consumption performance, so we are another matter >
● summary
Based on past experience, it seems that a series of Volkswagen models with 1.4T version can complete various household tasks quite competently. The most expensive 1.8T of the new generation sagitar exists for customers who have more requirements for power on the basis of household use. There are not many such people, so there is only one displacement. Our test results show that compared with the previous generation champion version, the acceleration performance of the current 1.8T model has been greatly improved, but in the face of the upcoming GLI version, its strength is not enough to impress buyers who really care about sports. (Text/Figure car home Hu Zhengyu)
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