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Is Polo TDI a good car?

Is Polo TDI a good car?

Verdict. The Volkswagen Polo GT TDI is no doubt the driver’s car of the segment. It’s clattery but the torque-heavy diesel engine offers good performance and efficiency. The car is also a good handler offering a lot in terms of the fun-to-drive factor.

Does Volkswagen Polo have diesel?

The facelifted version of Volkswagen Polo hatchback is introduced in several trim levels with both petrol and diesel engine options. This variant is powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1498cc.

What is TDI in polo?

Volkswagen Polo GT TDI is the diesel variant in the Polo lineup and is priced at ₹ 9.89 Lakh.It returns a certified mileage of 21.49 kmpl. Volkswagen Polo GT TDI is available in Manual transmission and offered in 4 colours: Carbon Steel , Sunset Red, Flash Red and Candy White.

Has diesel polo been discontinued?

Volkswagen has already discontinued the diesel variants of the Polo and Vento. The standard Tiguan has been replaced by the more practical Tiguan all-space with a petrol engine.

Which is better TSI or TDI?

Engine Specs TDI vs TSI Volkswagen If you look at the 2016 Golf TSI model, it is more affordable than the TDI and offers slightly more horsepower. The 2016 Golf TDI on the other hand, offers more torque.

Is Volkswagen Polo worth buying?

The standard Polo is a nice to drive car but with the GT, Volkswagen has increased the dosage of performance. You can get a good used example of the sporty hatchback for anywhere between Rs 5-7 lakh, so it is worth considering as a used buy.

Does Polo TDI have Turbo?

This variant is equipped with a 1.5-litre, In-line, turbocharged diesel power plant, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1498cc. This diesel mill has the ability to churn out a maximum power output of 103.5bhp at 4400rpm along with a peak torque of 250Nm between 1500 to 2500rpm.

Why are Volkswagen diesel engines discontinued?

In this BS6 transition period, Volkswagen decided to go petrol-only across their entire fleet of cars and discontinued diesel engines in India. However, smaller cars still won’t get a diesel engine since the cost of exhaust after-treatment systems gets quite expensive.

Why did VW discontinue diesel?

“Due to BS6 diesel has become a high cost option so we are focussing on fuel efficient petrol with our TSI engine range,” he said. The cost of ownership has also gone up for diesel vehicles. Even in the used car market, it is petrol cars that are selling faster.

What does GTI and TDI stand for?

TDI – Turbocharged Direct Injection. GTI – Gran Turismo Injection.