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MQB Platform
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:10 pm
by mgreer11
Guys,
I've ordered the new Scirocco due for delivery in a couple of weeks. I've read a bit about the MQB Platform (not enough to understand what it is!) Is it a big deal that it's on in the a Rocco but in the Golf? Or not worth the forum post thinking about!? Also.... What is it?
Any thoughts?
Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:26 pm
by Babajang
No big deal.
Its better apparently, in what ways I cant tell you.... but you wont be disappointed with the scirocco
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Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:32 pm
by Cuprabob
It's the fundamental platform that the car is built around and basically defines s large part of the cars dynamics and how it handles and to a certain extent.what it ways. The MQB is supposed to be a sifnificant step forward from previous platforms and it would seem from the reviews of the MK7 Golf that may well be true.
Is it a big deal that the facelift Rocco is still ob the old platform, yes and no. In everyday driving you probably wouldn't notice but if you track the car or push on a bit then you probably would notice.
Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:34 pm
by mgreer11
Cheers lads - to be honest the 12 week lead time makes you think way too much!
Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 7:54 am
by Paralla
A MQB based Scirocco would probably be about 100kg lighter, more fuel efficient and have significantly more advanced electrical systems similar to what is available on the Mk7 Golf.
Radar Cruise Control, collision avoidance, park assist, etc.
One thing MQB based higher powered Sciroccos would benefit from is the electronically controlled locking diff.
Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:19 am
by chelspeed
Paralla wrote:One thing MQB based higher powered Sciroccos would benefit from is the electronically controlled locking diff.
Current model has one of those does it not?
Re: MQB Platform
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:10 pm
by Paralla
Sciroccos have brake actuated XDS to mimic the effect of a limited slip differential.
http://en.volkswagen.com/en/innovation- ... rexds.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mk7 Golf GTi Performance Pack has an electronically controlled limited slip diff that uses a multi plate clutch within the diff to transfer up to 100% power to either front wheel without using the brakes.
http://mobile.pistonheads.com/news/defa ... ryId=30560" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;