The greenest VW Golf BlueMotion Launched in UK: 74.3mpg

VW has been playing the ‘Bluemotion’ card for some time across the range. The ‘BlueMotion Technology’ is frequently used in many models. And now Volkswagen launched the 2010 BlueMotion Golf in the European market. With an impressive 74.3 mpg (3.8 l/100km) and averages 99 g/km in C02 emissions, the BlueMotion Golf becomes the most efficient Golf ever.

To achieve that, the car uses a 1.6-litre TDI common rail turbo diesel motor combined with a slate of fuel-saving technologies like automatic start-stop system, longer gear ratios, brake energy regeneration, hill hold assist and low rolling resistance tyres.

Of course, it won’t be a powerful vehicle. The engine produces 77kW (105 PS) of power and maximum torque of 250Nm (184 lbs ft) made at 1,500 rpm. Its 0-60mph time is 11.3 seconds and a top speed of 118 mph. It’s not going to set your hair on fire, but it’s adequate.

Standard specification is based on that of the standard Golf S model. However, to make the new BlueMotion stand out from the rest of the range, VW is fitting a sports styling kit with a deeper front fascia, a bigger rear spoiler, side skirts and sports bumpers. You also get a set of 15″ ”Wellington’ alloys, chrome grill louvres and the requisite BlueMotion badging.

Inside, there are ABS with ESP, Climatic semi-automatic climate control, a radio/ CD/ MP3 sound system and seven airbags.

Prices start at £17,325 for the 3 door BlueMotion Golf, that is £785 more than the standard S 1.6-litre TDI. The 5 door BlueMotion Golf rises to £17,910.