Class leader Polo BlueMotion now consumes even

- The battle for every gram of CO2: 99g/km has been reached


Wolfsburg, 18 July 2007. At Volkswagen, BlueMotion is the label for
the most economic models in a class. It started with the Polo
BlueMotion in Summer 2006. The Passat BlueMotion is now
available and the Golf BlueMotion will follow in the autumn.
These models are also constantly being further developed as
standing still would, of course, represent a step backwards. As a
result, Volkswagen has managed to cut the already lowest
consumption in the Polo class, which was achieved by the Polo
BlueMotion, by one tenth of a litre to 3.8 litres. That corresponds
with an emissions level of 99g/km.


Optimisation of the engine configuration was the focus of the continuing
improvement work. The three-cylinder 1.4 TDI with a comparatively high
torque of 195Nm allows a high gear ratio. Low wind resistance is also part
of the BlueMotion philosophy. This includes good aerodynamics with a
drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.30 as well as minimum rolling resistance thanks
to fuel-saving tyres. The TDI powerplant that comes with a diesel
particulate filter (DPF) as standard has a standard consumption of
3.8 litres per 100 kilometres (previously: 3.9 litres).


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