Wolfsburg, Germany - Volkswagen will unveil its most economical Golf to date with a fuel consumption of 4.5 litres and 119 g/km CO2 at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the car maker has announced. Consumption has been reduced by 0.6 litres compared to the original model with a software intervention in engine management reducing the idling speed of the diesel engine combined with a particulate filter.
Longer gear ratios in third, fourth and fifth gears have also been introduced.
Other fuel-saving modifications are the flow-optimized underbody as well as the nearly enclosed radiator grille. To ensure that the TDI engine still gets enough cooling air, the Golf BlueMotion has been fitted with a dual fan.
Volkswagen is also relying on light-running tyres, size 195/65 R 15, optimized for low rolling resistance. All the modifications have also boosted the top speed of the Golf from 187 km/h to an electronically limited 190 km/h.
Apart from the Golf BlueMotion, Volkswagen will be presenting five other BlueMotion models at the show from September 13 to 23.
The basic price of the Golf BlueMotion Trendline in Germany is listed at 20,615 euro (28,067 dollars), making it 315 euros more expensive than the base price of a Golf 1.9 TDI Trendline.
