VW News: Rumorpile: Volkswagen Jetta To Drop 2.5L For 1.4T

[William Maley]

William Maley

Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

January 28, 2012

Back in November, we reported on Volkswagen was planning on dropping the 2.5L for a 1.8T due to the company simplifying their manufacturing and to increase fuel economy. Now, there is another engine in play.

Volkswagen executives told Car & Driver the Jetta could drop its 2.5L for a 1.4T engine. The 1.4T made its first appearance in the Jetta Hybrid shown at the North American International Auto Show in January. The 1.4T produces 150 HP and 184 lb-ft of torque, both of which would be reasonable numbers in the Jetta’s segment. Plus, the 1.4T should deliver better MPG than the 2.5L.

Plans for the swap haven’t been finalized, but executives seem confident in the plan being approved. And if the 1.4T is approved for Jetta, expect it to find a place in the Beetle and Golf.

Source: Car & Driver

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[ocnblu]

It wasn't hard to outpower GM's 1.4t...

[loki]

It wasn't hard to outpower GM's 1.4t...

gm's isn't DI'd yet. hopefully they find a good boost in power w/o any loss in economy.

[regfootball]

good thing the crappy 2.5 is on its way out

[Drew Dowdell]

It wasn't hard to outpower GM's 1.4t...

Didn't you note the power output of the Chevrolet 130R concept?

[ocnblu]

Yup... I've been drooling over it... the concept car, but with a 2.0t and a six speed, Manuel.

Anyway, my Cruze was no dog. I'm sure the little Ecotec has more power in it somewhere though.

[Drew Dowdell]

oh.. and good riddance to the 5-cylinder