Attack on the Toyota Prius: The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid presented at the
Detroit Motor Show a full hybrids. "Automobile industry" could drive a
'green' Jetta already. Much at the beginning: In terms of performance he
put the Prius in the pocket.
With the Volkswagen
Jetta Hybrid is directly linked to the Toyota Prius - albeit initially
only in the U.S. market. Performance is absolutely competitive. The base
...
... provides the European Jetta, used in the United States
as the basis for the 147 kW/200 hp top model GLI. Other Jetta models
have a simpler rear suspension and a simpler electronic architecture.
The cockpit is clean as usual and similar to the "standard" Jetta, only the instrument cluster tells the hybrids. The ads ...
... inform the driver of the battery level and the degree of recuperation. In the center console ...
...
there is also an energy flow diagram. In the already known from other
hybrids scheme, the driver recognizes the current flow of energy in the
system. The hybrid concept is designed to be very harmonious, the use of
hybrid technology is at speeding driving barely noticeable.
Under the body of the Jetta Hybrid puts the new 1.4-liter TSI engine
series EA211, in its highest stage of development with 110 kW/150 hp.
Coupled to it is an externally supplied by ZF Sachs electric motor that
produces up to 20 kW/27 hp.
Maximum system output is 125 kW/170
hp torque, available at 5,000 rpm. The maximum torque of 250 Nm is
available in case of need already at 1,000 revolutions per minute. The
sprint from 0 to 100 km / h ...
... succeeds so in 8.6 seconds. The highest speed attained by the Jetta Hybrid a governed 207 km per hour
The
consumption in the cycle is 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Although
these are 0.2 liters more than the Prius, but the Jetta drives much
livelier.
In its home market of built in Mexico Jetta Hybrid is available from
April 2013, and he then takes on the role of the top model in the Jetta
program.
Given his qualities served the Jetta Hybrid both
unpopular in Germany as well as the series used to drive concept of
honor. In direct comparison with the Prius can be stated: Germany has
caught not only fail but set to overtake.
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