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Volkswagen Golf

Economy 74.3mpg, CO2/road tax: 99g/km/£0

Volkswagen Golf

November 2010

The remarkable thing about the Golf BlueMotion is how unremarkable it is. To look at and drive, it’s like any other version of the hatch. However, VW claims breathtaking 74.3mpg returns – backed up by our economy marathon test (Issue 1,118) figure of 78.3mpg. Plus, 99g/km of CO2 means free road tax.

As you’d expect, the VW has a whole host of fuel-saving modifications, including stop-start, tweaked aerodynamics and taller gearing. But none of these detracts from the Golf’s polished performance as a family car champ.

The cabin has the same solid, classy feel, while there’s enough space for five adults. On the move, the refined 1.6-litre diesel delivers decent urge, and the composed chassis balances a cosseting ride with poised handling.

Some buyers will feel short-changed by this £18,000-plus car’s miserly standard kit, but 47.8 per cent residuals compensate. If you want more gadgets, you can get BlueMotion-style mechanicals on the standard Golf Match and GT – these give 68.9mpg in 1.6-litre guise and 65.7mpg on the 2.0-litre versions.

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4 Comments

VW can claim what they like, but search any internet forum regarding Golf 6 and you will discover a different story.

Poor build problems, economy that falls way below VW's claims, rumours of ECU updates, TPIs etc. The list is growing by the day...

I have a '59 plate 1.6 Bluemotion, the first VW I've owned, and I have never been so disappointed in a car before. One year on, the problems just keep coming to the surface... not what I would have expected at all from a company with a reputation for supposedly solid quality.

I could write a book about my particular case, but needless to say, I will think carefully before I buy a VW again... which probably won't happen.

By stevecrang on 23 November, 2010, 9:21pm

Our 1.6 Bluemotion (10 month old) has been the worst car we have ever had for fuel consumption, 38 mpg is our average the best we have managed was 48 on a very long run! It really is that bad.

By greedymotion on 16 December, 2010, 4:48pm

Our 1.6 Bluemotion (10 month old) has been the worst car we have ever had for fuel consumption, 38 mpg is our average the best we have managed was 48 on a very long run! It really is that bad.

By greedymotion on 16 December, 2010, 4:49pm

One year old Bluemotion, around 10,000 miles

First the bad: At first I kept stalling it and I still find the long legged gearing too tall in town and on minor roads. Some trim rattles and the front seat squab is too fat. I have to sit on a towel to allow blood to get to my feet! Eco tyres and snow are bad news.The good. I am more familiar with the gearing now and have started to enjoy driving the car more on congested roads. I only tend to do long trips and have averaged well over 60mpg; economy is starting to improve. Best fuel consumption at around 1,800rpm in my experience but I cruise nearer 2. Touch wood no issues. I downshifted from a high spec E-Class Mercedes. Don't miss it or any of its toys apart from self dimming rearview mirrors and driver blinding Xeon lights on dip.(Now I am the one that gets blinded!)

By Norton on 15 January, 2011, 12:05pm

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DETAILS

AT A GLANCE:
* Prices: £18,130-£18,715  
* Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl, 104bhp  
* 0-62mph: 11.3 seconds
* CO2/road tax: 99g/km/£0  
* Residuals: 47.8 per cent (BlueMotion)
 
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