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New engine

Volkswagen has quietly introduced its new-generation common-rail diesel engine into the Passat. The VW group is moving away from its traditional pump duse (PD) form of diesel injection to common-rail systems which are now the industry standard.

VW dealers in India have liquidated its stocks of the Passat with the PD engine, which now only comes with common-rail diesel power. For the customer, there is no discernible change. There is no change in price and the car looks visually the same, whilst the engine produces a similar 140bhp. In terms of refinement, company sources say that there is not much difference between the PD and CRDI engines, however in terms of efficiency there could be a difference but only a detailed road test will confirm this.

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