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VW launched in Europe Scirocco BlueMotion and Passat CC BlueMotion

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:56:34 +0000

Volkswagen introduced new, more economical and environmentally friendly versions of the Passat CC and Scirocco – BlueMotion series.
They come with two two-liter diesel engines, respectively 140 and 170 hp. Both are combined with stop & start technology and a system for regeneration of energy used by the brakes.

According to information from Volkswagen, the average cost of a hatchback Scirocco with 140 hp power and mechanical transmission, in combined driving cycle fell in BlueMotion from 5 to 4.5 liters per 100 km.

In combination with DSG gearbox with two clutches and 6 degrees, the cost is lower than the current 5.5 to 5.0 liters per 100 km.

CO2 emissions are reduced in BlueMotion version in the mechanical transmission from 134 to 118 g / km.

In hatchback with 170 hp power average fuel consumption is now 5.1 liters per 100 km (before was 5.2 liters). Fuel consumption in the four-door coupe Passat CC BlueMotion with output of 140 hp was reduced to 4.7 liters per 100 km and emissions are 125 g/km. A more powerful modification with 170 hp has an average cost for combined cycle of about 5.0 liters per 100 km.

Sales of economical versions of the VW Scirocco and Passat CC already started on some European markets, the UK price of the VW Scirocco BlueMotion is 21 500 pounds and the VW Passat CC BlueMotion is 23,555 pounds.

VW Passat – most environment-friendly car

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:47:30 +0000

Version of the Volkswagen Passat driven by natural gas (methane) was named the most environmentally friendly European car. This was established by the Eco Test of FIA-(Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) where the Passat gets 92 points from the maximum 100.

A similar result was achieved only by the hybrid model of the Toyota – Prius.

Unlike expensive hybrid technology however Passat is powered by a TSI turbo engine with volume 1.4 liters which also works with gasoline and natural gas.

The FIA Eco Test takes into account not only emissions of CO2 but also bad to human pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides.

A key to the success of the Passat was the ability to replace gasoline with natural gas.

Volkswagen Polo is the car of 2010 in Europe

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:18:22 +0000

Volkswagen Polo was named “Car of 2010 for Europe” – the most prestigious competition for new cars. The compact model received 347 points in a vote of 59 journalists from 23 European countries.

Absolutely all jury members awarded points on the classic model of a small Volkswagen, as a whole 25 of them qualified the car first in their lists. Among the main qualities of Polo are the new 1.2 TSI engine, superb road behavior and affordability.

Volkswagen’s main competitor in this year’s contest is an innovative model Toyota iQ, which is ranked second, just 10 points Polo with a score 337 points.

The unusual ultra compact car was placed first of 20 members of the jury and little did not reach to take the prestigious award. Low operating costs and high safety are among the main advantages of the iQ.

Third place in the prestigious contest is put Opel Astra with a score from 221 points – far from the top rated two cars. Most of the members of the jury indicated the new Astra as a very good model, but only 5 of them put him first in their lists, which affected the final result.

Surprisingly well in the competition is rated compact SUV from Skoda – Yeti, which outpaced the luxurious Mercedes E-Class, Peugeot 3008 crossover and ranked last of the seven finalists Citroen C3 Picasso.

Ranking:

Car of 2010 in Europe

1. Volkswagen Polo – 347 points
2. Toyota iQ – 337
3. Opel Astra – 221
4. Skoda Yeti – 158
5. Mercedes E-Class – 155
6. Peugeot 3008 – 144
7. Citroen C3 Picasso – 113