Golf Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Concept @ 2008 Paris Auto Show

[Bartek S.]

Previewing the Mark VI production car in ultra-efficient diesel form, the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion concept is a concept only is its engine and application. But that engine and its efficiency tuning make a difference of 11mpg (1.2L/100km) and 20g/km of carbon dioxide.

Unlike the Golf TDI Hybrid concept shown at Geneva, the Golf BlueMotion doesn’t use any electrical assist technology. Instead it relies solely on a highly efficient 1.6L diesel engine, yet it manages to get within 8mpg US (0.4L/100km) of the hybrid vehicle with its 61mpg US (3.8L/100km) rating. Despite the high efficiency, the car can also sprint to 62mph (100km/h) in 11.3 seconds thanks to its 103hp (77kW) diesel four-cylinder. The engine is also rated at 184lb-ft (249Nm) of torque, meaning it should be peppy but not powerful around town.

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