The Volkswagen BlueMotion range, which makes use of a variety of energy and fuel saving technologies, exhibits reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to standard vehicles and represents a commitment to eco-friendly motoring. Depending on your driving style, a Volkswagen vehicle with BlueMotion technology can save up to 10% on fuel and emissions.

Volkswagen BlueMotion Technology

Volkswagen incorporates a number of different energy-saving technologies into its BlueMotion vehicles to achieve reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. These technologies include:

TDI engines – TDI diesel engines offer power while still being fuel efficient. TDI engines are also fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters to trap carbon particles.TSI engines – TSI engines are smaller and lighter while still offering power and fuel efficiency.Energy Recuperation – This technology uses less energy for battery charging while accelerating and continues to charge the battery while braking, effectively saving energy that would otherwise be lost.Stop-Start Technology – This technology saves fuel by switching the engine off when the vehicle is stationary. In automatic variants, the engine re-starts when the brake pedal is released. For manual vehicles, the engine re-starts when the clutch pedal is engaged.*Low Rolling Resitance Tyres – Low rolling resistance tyres require less engine power to move the car forward and therefore save fuel and reduce emissions.Engine Management – This technology features revised engine management software which optimises engine performance according to driving conditions and improves fuel efficiency.*Longer Gear Ratios – BlueMotion models feature longer gear ratios in higher gears which contribute to economical fuel consumption.*Improved Aerodynamics – BlueMotion models feature enhanced aerodynamic features such as lowered suspension, a closed front grille, light alloy wheels and an aerodynamic spoiler.*Reduced Body Mass – BlueMotion models weigh less than standard models, thereby reducing fuel consumption.

*These BlueMotion features are currently only available for the Polo and Golf BlueMotion models.

Volkswagen BlueMotion Range

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion from R189 000

The Polo BlueMotion is powered by a 1.2-litre TDI engine that develops 55kW and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption for this model is rated at 4.4-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of only 89g/km. In comparison, the 1.4 Polo Comfortline has a fuel consumption figure of 6.1-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 144g/km.

Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion from R284 600

The Golf BlueMotion is fitted with a 1.6-litre TDI engine that produces 77kW and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption for the Golf BlueMotion is rated at 3.8-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 99g/km. In comparison, the 1.6 TDI Golf Comfortline has a fuel consumption figure of 4.5-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 119g/km.

Volkswagen CC BlueMotion from R377 500

The CC with BlueMotion technology is powered with a 2.0-litre TDI engine that produces 125kW and is mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission. Fuel consumption for the CC with BlueMotion technology is rated at 5.5-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 144g/km. The 2.0-litre TSI CC in comparison, has a fuel consumption figure of 7.8-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 182g/km.

Volkswagen Tiguan BlueMotion from R283 600

The Tiguan 4×2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion technology is powered by a 1.4-litre TSI engine that produces 90kW and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption for this model is rated at 6.5-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 152g/km. In comparison, the standard 1.4 TSI Tiguan Trend & Fun has a fuel consumption figure of 8.4-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 178g/km.

Volkswagen Touareg BlueMotion from R661 000

The Touareg with BlueMotion technology is powered with a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine that produces 180kW and is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission. Fuel consumption for this model is 7.2-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 189g/km. In comparison, the 3.6 V6 FSI Touareg has a fuel consumption figure of 10.4-litres/100km and a CO2 emissions figure 248g/km.

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