Volkswagen BlueMotion for eco-friendly motoring

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.