What does TDI mean on Golf 7?
TDI (Turbocharged Direct Injection) is Volkswagen Group’s term for its current common rail direct injection turbodiesel engine range that have an intercooler in addition to the turbo compressor. TDI stands for “turbocharged direct injection” and is used by Audi to identify its powerful diesel engines. Combining turbocharging and direct injection enables both impressive performance and remarkable efficiency.tdi engines always, less consumption, more range, and generally they last longer. You can also modify tdi engines and get more horsepower out of them.Performance and real-world acceleration Simply put, the TDI is easier to drive fast because the torque kicks in sooner and hits harder over the mid-range.With more extensive work (rods, better crank, cam, valve relieved pistons, larger injection pump), 300 hp is achievable, but for one of the most extreme examples of what a 1. L TDI can do, look no further than the 350 to 400hp version pictured above.