New Car Launches by Volkswagen in USA 2014

Volkswagen is one of the leading automotive manufacturers in the United States. Volkswagen makes models like Jetta, Tiguan, Golf, CC, etc. We list here some of new cars that Volkswagen Motors is launching this year (with specifications and their performance features).

The newly launching/launched cars by Volkswagen Motors we are discussing in this article are:

  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Golf 2014
Volkswagen Golf is a Compact Cars manufactured by Volkswagen motors.

Specifications of Volkswagen Golf 2014

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Fuel Economy combined 26 mpg
Engine Regular Unleaded I-5, 2.5 L
Driving Type Front Wheel Drive
Base Curb Weight 1407.05 KG
Passenger Capacity 5
Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Net Horse Power @ RPM 170 @ 5700
EPA Class Compact Cars
Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Displacement 2.5 L/151
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Fuel Tank capacity 54.88Liters (14.5 Gallons)
Transmission system 6-Speed Automatic

Features of Volkswagen Golf 2014

  • Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
  • Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
  • Air Bag-Side Body-Front
  • Air Bag-Side Head-Front
  • Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
  • Brakes-Anti Breaking System
  • Child Safety Rear Door Locks
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Traction Control system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Stability Control system

Performance of Volkswagen Golf 2014

  • A I-5-Cylinder engine 170-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission system.
  • Fuel Efficiency of 23 city/30 hwy
  • The combine rating of Volkswagen Golf to get 60 mph in just 6.2 second.

Volkswagen Beetle 2014
Volkswagen Beetle is a compact cars manufactured by Volkswagen motors.

Specifications of Volkswagen Beetle 2014

Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/33 mpg Hwy
Fuel Economy combined 28 mpg
Engine 1.8T inline four cylinder,
Driving Type Front Wheel Drive
Base Curb Weight 1366.2 KG
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Steering Ratio 16.3 : 1
Passenger Capacity 5
Net Horse Power @ RPM 170 @ 6200
EPA Class Compact Cars
Net Torque @ RPM 184 @ 4750
Steering Type Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Displacement 2.5 L/151
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Fuel Tank capacity 54.88Liters (14.5 Gallons)

Features of Volkswagen Golf 2014

  • Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) system
  • Brake override system
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC), including Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
  • Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Power-assisted front vented disc brakes and rear solid disc brakes
  • Driver and front passenger, front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Driver and front passenger, combined curtain and side airbag system
  • Front safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points
  • Passenger Occupant Detection (PODS)
  • Reinforced safety cage construction
  • Safety belt Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) for all seating positions
  • Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
  • 3-point safety belts for all seating positions
  • Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Performance of Volkswagen Golf 2014

  • A 4-Cylinder engine 170-horsepower 1.8-liter engine.
  • Fuel Efficiency of 28 city/33 hwy.
  • The combine rating of Volkswagen Golf to get 60 mph in just 6.2 seconds.