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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: drisser on 17 July 2013, 23:37

Title: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: drisser on 17 July 2013, 23:37
Has anyone noticed in the spec sheets that the petrol gti puts out the same torque as the gtd ?  258 lbs ft.

I am frankly amazed how they have got such torque from a 2 l petrol, not only that but max torque kicks in at lower revs for the petrol, at 1500 rpm and maintains it flat over a wider rev range.

I can't remember any other car where the petrol equalled the diesel for torque in a like for like model.. But when you drive the gti you definitely feel the in gear shove.
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2013, 00:02
Pretty sure the GTD has 280lbs ft. Despite this its still very impressive from the GTI and certainly noticeable
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Gordor on 18 July 2013, 06:38
Quote from: CraigW on 18 July 2013, 00:02
Pretty sure the GTD has 280lbs ft. Despite this its still very impressive from the GTI and certainly noticeable

Yep 280 from the GTD.
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: drisser on 18 July 2013, 07:13
Typo in the new brochure then ! They both say 258 which did sound too coincidental..
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 18 July 2013, 08:53
Nope, the PDF brochure I'm looking at says the GTD has 22 lbs.ft of torque over the GTI (258 lbs.ft v 280 lbs.ft).

As you say it's still very impressive for a 2.0l petrol engine... and I shall be exploring every pound of it when it arrives :evil:
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Gryzor on 18 July 2013, 08:59
The GTD has more, but the GTI can use more of its torque over a wider rev range.
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: drisser on 18 July 2013, 09:33
Quote from: Hawaii-Five-O on 18 July 2013, 08:53
Nope, the PDF brochure I'm looking at says the GTD has 22 lbs.ft of torque over the GTI (258 lbs.ft v 280 lbs.ft).

As you say it's still very impressive for a 2.0l petrol engine... and I shall be exploring every pound of it when it arrives :evil:

There is a new golf brochure to download on the vw website.. And the GTD has 258 lb ft on it, someone will be getting shot at VW..  :laugh:
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 18 July 2013, 10:24
Quote from: drisser on 18 July 2013, 09:33
There is a new golf brochure to download on the vw website.. And the GTD has 258 lb ft on it, someone will be getting shot at VW..  :laugh:

Perhaps this is why the orders are taking so long.  They had to axe half their staff after all the errors in the brochures and price lists.
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Gordor on 19 July 2013, 06:12
Mind you, expecting a bit more out f my GTD when I get it re-mapped, might even go racing with you GTI boys after I get it done  :tongue:
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: AAddict on 19 July 2013, 10:06
Quote from: Gordor on 19 July 2013, 06:12
Mind you, expecting a bit more out f my GTD when I get it re-mapped, might even go racing with you GTI boys after I get it done  :tongue:

You'd better make sure the GTI your challenging hasn't been mapped too  :grin:
Title: Re: Torque of the petrol gti v diesel
Post by: Gordor on 19 July 2013, 21:41
Quote from: AAddict on 19 July 2013, 10:06
Quote from: Gordor on 19 July 2013, 06:12
Mind you, expecting a bit more out f my GTD when I get it re-mapped, might even go racing with you GTI boys after I get it done  :tongue:

You'd better make sure the GTI your challenging hasn't been mapped too  :grin:

Oh yeah... good point, if you don't mind putting a sign in the back window so I can tell, that would be really helpful and save my embarrassment  :embarrassed: