Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion: 3.2L/100km hatch revealed

The all-new Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion has become the most fuel-efficient model in the nameplate’s 39-year history.

The German car maker claims a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 3.2 litres per 100km for the diesel-powered Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion, making it 15 per cent more efficient than the model it replaces and giving it a theoretical range of 1563km from its 50-litre tank.

That figure would also make the Golf TDI BlueMotion the most fuel efficient non-plug-in model in Australia, easily besting the 3.9L/100km average of the petrol-electric Toyota Prius and Prius C hybrids, though the local division is yet to reveal any plans to bring the frugal variant to our market.

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The Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion features a new 1.6-litre direct injection four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that produces 81kW of power between 3200-4000rpm and 250Nm of torque from 1500-3000rpm â€" up 4kW from the previous second-generation Golf BlueMotion. A six-speed manual transmission replaces the old five-speed.

Accelerating from 0-100km/h takes 10.5 seconds, making it eight-tenths quicker than its predecessor.

The new BlueMotion is 49kg lighter than before thanks to savings achieved through the lightweight construction of the Golf Mk7 family.

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The Golf TDI BlueMotion earns a drag coefficient rating of 0.27, achieved through a series of aerodynamic enhancements that include a chassis that is 15mm lower, reshaped spoiler, partially closed radiator grille and front air intakes, special underfloor panels and optimised cooling airflow.

The BlueMotion is also equipped with stop-start engine technology, brake energy regeneration and low-rolling-resistance tyres.

Available in both Trendline and Comfortline trims, the Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion launches in Germany next month priced from 22,175 euros ($31,000).

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