Reply With QuoteTake a test drive, you might be surprised at how unnoticeable it is (esp if you have music playing).
Volkswagen Fan
It would put me off buying a car to be honest. The DSG delay in the Tiguan pisses me off enough that i have contemplated selling it, but if a car stopped the engine every time i pulled up to the lights it would send me insane
Volkswagenist
Take a test drive, you might be surprised at how unnoticeable it is (esp if you have music playing).
Dubber
I tried it out when test driving the Mazda CX-5. I only really noticed the sound of the engine starting again when accelerating. Didn't notice a lag at all when taking off.
Still makes me wonder about engine issues from constantly stopping and starting. I also wonder about the savings in fuel, is it actually noticeable?
Volkswagenist
Fifth Gear (sensible version of TopGear in the UK) tested it out and found a 10% fuel saving - like everything it depends on driving conditions.
Volkswagen Fan
It hasnt been around long enough yet, but I wonder how the starter motors and batteries are going to cope
Ultimate Dubber
Most that have it have different starter motors to cope and mine has an AGM battery that accepts regenerative energy when braking and costs $800 according to my friendly Battery World guy.Originally Posted by ido09s
I would be more concerned about suddenly stopping a hot diesel with no coolant circulating.
As far as I can ascertain it doesnt circulate and how could it unless it has an electric water pump
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Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan
Dub Crazy
Don't they?
My EA888 has an electric water pump to circulate coolant when the engine is turned off.
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Ultimate Dubber
May well have I guess this is the TIguan forum
I can only speak of the Passat I have which is obviously different
2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan
Dub Crazy
You sure the Passat is different? The operation of the pump after engine off is pretty discrete. What engine do you have?
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I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
Ultimate Dubber
TDi 2.0 CFG
2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan
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