Volkswagen has confirmed that the Mk7 version of its fuel-sipping Golf BlueMotion will easily best the current model’s fuel consumption and CO2 figures.
The current Golf BlueMotion is hardly a fuel-guzzling polluter. Its tweaked 1,6-litre commonrail turbodiesel engine develops 77 kW and 250 N.m of torque and is capable of returning fuel consumption and CO2 figures of 3,8L/100 km and 99 g/km, respectively. It plays host to a raft of eco-friendly features such as start/stop, energy recuperation and low rolling resistance tyres.
This model recently set the South African record for the longest journey without refuelling by travelling the 1 941 km between Beit Bridge at the South Africa/Zimbabwe border and Cape Town in two days. The journey, which was conducted under the most fuel-saving driving conditions, saw the Golf 6 BlueMotion use 68,3 litres of diesel at a rate of 3,29L/100 km.
Impressive stuff, but Volkswagen claims that the Golf 7 BlueMotion will achieve an average fuel consumption figure of just 3,2L/100 km and CO2 emissions of 85 g/km from its 1,6-litre turbodiesel engine. Volkswagen has not disclosed much else about the new car, but it’s fair to assume that the old car’s tech (start/stop, special tyres, energy recuperation etc.) will find their way to the Mk 7 and may possibly be further honed to eke out even more fuel and emissions savings.
As was previously reported, the Golf 7 makes extensive use of lightweight construction techniques and materials and the BlueMotion will be no different. In fact, Volkswagen claims that it will be around 100 kg than the Mk 6.
The Golf 7 BlueMotion will also be offered in a choice of 5- and 3-door body shapes.
The Golf 7 will be officially unveiled at a special ceremony in Berlin on September 4th.
Source: Autoevolution
