Insurance Group: 18
MPG: 74.3
CO2: 99
0-62 Mph: 11.3 secs
BHP: 104 BHP
Range: 899 miles
PROS: The cars fuel efficiency is superb and it produces minimal CO2 emissions so is exempt from road tax. The practical Golf also scores a five star rating from NCAP.
CONS: The Golf BlueMotion lacks equipment and driving feels a little firm.
This car has a top speed of 118 mph, which is good for a car that is so cost effective. It takes 11.3 seconds for this car to travel from 0-62 mph. The cars power output is 103 bhp and it has torque figures of 185 lb-ft at 1500-2500 rpm.
The BlueMotion gives a great performance, considering how efficient the engine is, but the only faults are that the ride is a little firm and it doesn't do as well as other Golfs at high speeds.
The in-car entertainment is limited to a CD player, but MP3 connectivity is available for £100. Bluetooth is offered for £255.
Satellite navigation, leather seating and climate control are unavailable with this model. Cruise control can be fitted for £235, rear parking sensors are £440 and metallic paint is £465 extra.
Further standard features are air conditioning, electric door mirrors and electric front windows as well as alloy wheels.
The practical Golf seats five occupants with five-door access, which is ideal for a family car. The boot space is generous with 350 litres when the rear seats are upright and 1305 litres with the seats folded down.
In terms of reliability this car is covered under warranty for three years and up to 60,000 miles.
An alarm is not fitted as standard with this model, but is only available for £230 extra. However, central locking is fitted and the Golf also features driver, passenger and front side airbags as standard.
It also received five stars from NCAP.
The Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion 1.6 TDI 5dr is available for £19,430 and offers amazingly economical running costs. The CO2 emissions are particularly low at 99 g/km and therefore exempts drivers from road tax. Its fuel economy is outstanding, as it performs an average of 74.3mpg, which will save drivers huge amounts in refuelling.
This is a great car for those who are budget or environmentally conscious and especially for company cars. The kit offered isn't extensive, but there are plenty of options to upgrade with extras.
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