Volkswagen’s Frugal Passat BlueMotion

We recently reported that VW would be releasing the Passat BlueMotion at Geneva, and they’ve now released the final details. The first BlueMotion model was the Polo in the summer of 2006, which went on to sell better than expected. The new Passat BlueMotion achieves an average fuel economical of 5.1/100km of diesel fuel.

The Passat Estate BlueMotion needs just 5.2 litres, and both have a C02 emission level below 140g/km. According to calculations by VW, drivers of this special Passat will be able to travel up to 1350km on one tank, allowing them to fill up only 11 times a year if they travel the standard 15,000km per annum.


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chewy - 2/12/2007 7:05:56 PM

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That is excellent fuel consumption.

DieselRules - 2/16/2007 2:10:42 AM

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huu76,

Do you think a Jetta and a Passat are the same size?

You missed the point: bigger car with bigger tank usually gets a similar range.

And touting a Prius as something good for the environment is like wearing a fur coat to a PETA rally. Sure, the coat will keep you warm, but you might get more heat than you bargained for!

S4cabriofoxone - 2/13/2007 12:21:32 AM

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Why was my comment about the mileage deleted?

Is the word "crap" not allowed on this website?

Willis - 2/13/2007 7:54:19 AM

+1 Boost

I noticed Gogo signed up again as "Gogo4". I checked his posts and he seemed to behaving himself - and was still booted off this site.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/13/2007 6:06:33 PM

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Interesting.

Perhaps 001 enjoys getting rid of random people.