Volkswagen Highlights Diesel Performance with a Cross-Country Diesel Tour

Oct. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Diesel-powered cars only consist of 1% to 1.5% of total vehicle sales in Canada, but Volkswagen is looking to change that. Auto Haus Volkswagen, a Winnipeg, MB Volkswagen dealership (http://www.knightvw.ca/cities/volkswagen-dealers-winnipeg/), is looking to spread the word about the Great Canadian TDI Clean Diesel Tour in order to show just how powerful and efficient the diesel lineup of Volkswagen models is.

In order to highlight the fuel efficiency of each Turbocharged Direct Injection engine, Volkswagen Canada chose each one of its diesel-powered 2014 model year vehicles to drive cross-country from Halifax to Vancouver in five separate legs. These VW models consist of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, and Golf Wagon. Each one of these vehicles, with the exception of the Touareg, is equipped with the 2.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine mated to a six-speed DSG transmission.

Capable of 140 hp and an impressive 236 lb-ft of peak torque, acceleration is smooth and responsive. The efficiency numbers that each model posted during their respective portions of the drive only served to further demonstrate the capability and efficiency of this engine. The mid-sized 2014 Volkswagen Passat achieved an average of 4.9L /100 km, while the more compact, sporty 2014 Volkswagen Jetta sedan received an average of 5.4L /100 km.

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg (http://www.knightvw.ca/new-inventory/touareg/) was outfitted with a different engine. Under the hood was a 3.0L V6 engine with a 240 hp rating and a 406 lb-ft torque rating. For a 2,227 kg sport utility vehicle given its powertrain, an average 8.3L /100 km certainly raised a lot of eyebrows, as it perfectly showcases the combination of power and efficiency this tour is all about.

Those interested in taking any one of these vehicles out for a test drive can contact the Auto Haus VW sales team (http://www.knightvw.ca/contact-us/) at (204) 284-7520 or stop by their dealership at 660 Pembina Highway in Winnipeg, MB.