Diesel engines are hardly a preferred choice in America, but they have advantages, such as greater fuel economy and typically higher torque values than comparable gasoline variants. Torque is the force generated by the engine, so understanding torque for the range of VW diesel engines will help you to better find an engine to suit your needs.
The peak torque of the 1.9 TDI turbo diesel engine is 149 foot-pounds at 1,900 rpm.
The peak torque of the 1.9 TDI engine with a low-pressure turbocharger is 110 foot-pounds at 2,400 rpm.
The peak torque of the 1.7 IDI engine is 94 foot-pounds at 1,700 to 2,500 rpm.
The peak torque of the 1.6 TD engine is 98 foot-pounds at 1,800 rpm. When equipped with an intercooler, the torque figure climbs to 125 foot-pounds at 2,400 rpm.
The peak torque of the 1.6 D engine is 71 foot-pounds at 3,000 rpm.
The peak torque of the 1.5 D engine is 58 foot-pounds at 2,500 rpm.
