Next generation Golf will use VW's MQB architecture
Standardised components and a new family of engines will underpin the C-segment benchmark
James Scoltock in News.
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Across the board: The next generation VW Golf will benefit from a new range of engines
The next generation VW Golf and Audi A3 will be the first vehicles to use Volkswagen's new modular transverse matrix (MQB) architecture.
The system standardises components in vehicles with transverse-mounted engines and can be used in a variety of car classes from the B-segment Polo to the D-segment Passat.
VW said: “The prominent characteristics of the MQB is the uniform mounting position of all engines. Two systems integrated in the MQB strategy which play a key role are the modular gasoline engine system and the modular diesel engine system. In addition to standardising conventional internal combustion engines, the MQB also enables an identical mounting position for all current alternative drive concepts – from natural gas and hybrid versions to the pure electric drive.”
The MQB architecture will benefit from two new engine ranges, a gasoline unit with between 40kW and 110 kW of power, which includes cylinder deactivation and a diesel engine family producing between 66kW and 140kW.
The MQB architecture will also allows VW to increase the number of safety technologies on lower segment vehicles as components will be standardised.
Both the Audi A3 and VW Golf will benefit from a multi-collision braking system. After the initial collision, it reduces the intensity of secondary collisions by automatically braking.
“The MQB opens up new opportunities, allowing us to produce high volume and niche models at the highest quality and extremely competitive costs over the long term and worldwide – vehicles that are individually tailored to the requirements of very diverse markets such as Europe, China and America, as well as emerging markets such as India,” said VW.
Multi talented: VW's MQB platform will underpin vehicles from the Polo to the Passat
