Volkswagen's environment friendly BlueMotion range

Polo BlueMotion: 3.3 litres and 87 g/km CO2 are the new global benchmarks.

Golf BlueMotion: 3.8 litres and 99 g/km CO2 revolutionize the compact class.

Passat BlueMotion: 4.4 litres and 114 g/km CO2 unbeatable among big cars.

On September 15, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Volkswagen will be showing what is feasible when the best available yet affordable technologies of our times are sensibly combined - in the new generation of the Polo BlueMotion, Golf BlueMotion and Passat BlueMotion. All three Volkswagens are the world´s most fuel efficient models in their respective size classes; all three are celebrating world premieres as production versions at the IAA.

Polo with 3.3 litre fuel economy:

The new Polo BlueMotion (55 kW / 75 PS) - has an average fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres diesel per 100 kilometres. Compared to a conventional Polo TDI with 75 PS, CO2 emissions were reduced 20 percent, and fuel consumption was reduced by 0.9 litre per 100 kilometres.The 45 litre tank of the Polo BlueMotion leverages a theoretical range of 1,363 kilometres and can move at 173 km/h if necessary.

Golf with 3.8 litre fuel economy:

Motoring at a cost level practically as pleasing as that of the Polo is the new Golf BlueMotion (77 kW / 105 PS). Thanks to its fuel consumption of just 3.8 litres diesel (99 g/km CO2), it is the world´s most fuel-efficient car in its class. Its theoretical range is 1,447 kilometres (55 litre tank). The 105 PS sixteen-valve, four-cylinder engine generates its maximum torque of 250 Newton-Meters at a low 2,000 rpm. The engine accelerates to 100 km/h in just 11.3 seconds. Its top speed: 190 km/h.

Passat with 4.4 litre fuel economy:

The driving range of the new Passat BlueMotion may just be record-setting. With an average fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres diesel (114 g/km CO2) per 100 kilometres, it can cover 1,591 kilometres on one fill-up of its 70 litre tank. That adds up to just seven fill-ups per year. The Passat shares its 77 kW / 105 PS common rail TDI with the Golf BlueMotion. It has a 193 km/h top speed and 12.5 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

TDI + Start-Stop + Regeneration:

The BlueMotion Technologies aboard the three super-economizers make up a comprehensive package of extremely diverse high-tech components and detailed solutions. Power transfer is handled by five-speed gearboxes with longer gear ratios with a gear-shift indicator integrated in the instruments. Other BlueMotion features include energy recovery (regenerative braking), a Start-Stop system tyres optimized for low rolling resistance, especially lightweight low-drag wheels, improved fine tuning of body aerodynamics and a lower chassis (Polo and Golf).

For the first time, Volkswagen - and this represents a clear reversal of market trends - is giving its BlueMotion models dynamic styling features that bridge the gap between sustainability and sporty appeal. The Golf and Passat, for example, are making their appearance with bumpers and side skirts from the avant-garde R-Line; the Polo meanwhile is distinguished by such features as completely new radiator grille styling and special alloy wheels.