What is the difference between R and R-Line?
Volkswagen R-Line R-Line specified models retains the smaller engines but benefit from items such as new front and rear bumpers, gloss black window surrounds and larger and more aggressive wheel options. On the interior, these models further benefit from additional comfort equipment as well as upgraded upholstery. Because R-Line cars are usually high-spec or range-topping models, they also come with more equipment than your standard Volkswagen, too.We love the R-Line trim upgrades in our selection of new VW cars for sale because they bring extra style and attitude to vehicles that already deliver superior performance and dependability.R-Line specified models retains the smaller engines but benefit from items such as new front and rear bumpers, gloss black window surrounds and larger and more aggressive wheel options. On the interior, these models further benefit from additional comfort equipment as well as upgraded upholstery.The R-Line Tech added lots of interior touches to the cabin, such as a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and improved tech, including an electronic tailgate and 360-view parking cameras, to the R-Line trim.The point of R-Line is to give you some of the sporty flavour of VW’s halo R models – such as the Golf R and T-Roc R – without their associated running costs. That’s because R-Line models come with more sensible engines than the full-beans R models.
What does R-Line VW mean?
In short, R-Line trim brings a subtle bodykit that makes a VW look more aggressive and implies it has the performance credentials of properly fast VWs – think bigger air intakes, larger diameter alloy wheels, subtle boot spoilers and side sill(the bodywork running under the doors) extensions. R-Line trim adds a sportier look to the Passat. Our tester also sports the Passat’s new standard 2-liter turbocharged I4 with 174-horsepower. That’s up 4 from the old 1. While no rocket, matched with a 6-speed Tiptronic, it easily complies with our everyday throttle needs. Handling is in a word, great.
What does GTI stand for?
GTI stands for Grand Touring Injection. Volkswagen uses for its direct fuel injection system. Over 40 years ago, GTI technology was first deployed in the 1976 Volkswagen Golf GTI. TDI stands for turbocharged direct injection which is a specific design of turbodiesel engines. TDI engines feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injections and are produced from the Volkswagen Group.The 2. Liter TDI engine is driven by a timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshaft, and crankshaft to run in sync. This VW Passat timing belt system consists of a wear-resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a. VW Passat toothed belt).