Volkswagen is extending its efficient engine offer in the
current Golf. The popular hatchback is now available, for the first time in
history as a gasoline BlueMotion. The hatchback is equipped with the 1.0 TSI
engine, already used on numerous small cars in the range, like the Polo.
The
combined fuel consumption of the most fuel-efficient petrol-powered Golf ever
is just 4.3 l/100 km. This fuel consumption equates to low CO2 emissions of 99
g/km. The Golf TSI BlueMotion achieves these figures with both the standard
6-speed manual gearbox and the optional 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG).
The
new TSI Bluemotion version will also be available on the Golf Estate and Golf
Sportsvan. With a manual gearbox, the Golf Estate also consumes 4.3 l/100 km.
With DSG the figure is 4.5 l/100 km. For the Golf Sportsvan, the figures are
4.5 (manual) and 4.6 l/100 km (DSG).
The 1.0 TSI on-board the Golf TSI BlueMotion is the first
large-scale production petrol engine to attain a specific torque of 200 Nm per
litre displacement. The maximum power of the three-cylinder engine is also
generous at 115 hp. In terms of top speed, the Golf TSI BlueMotion can reach
204 km/h.
The nw Volkswagen Golf TSI Buluemotion is also very well
equipped with standard features like air conditioning, seven airbags, Automatic
Post-Collision Braking System, XDS electronic differential lock, start/stop
system with brake energy recovery, model-specific rear spoiler in body colour,
sport suspension (body is 15 mm lower) and BlueMotion 15-inch "Lyon"
wheels.
In Germany, the basic Golf TSI BlueMotion Trendline costs
20,450 euros.