Geneva preview: Volkswagen Golf Hybrid

Volkswagen is to unveil a diesel-electric hybrid Golf capable of returning an astonishing 83.1mpg and emitting just 89g/km of carbon dioxide.

This isn't Volkswagen's first hybrid. This is the first near-production example, however, and the first of many.

The technology will be used in a number of Volkswagen Group models, including the Jetta saloon - which sells in greater numbers in the US than the 'Rabbit' - and the Audi A3.

The diesel-electric powertrain has been developed specifically with the US market in mind, and California in particular.

As well as the Euro 5 emissions criteria, it will meet the US BIN 5 requirements for sale in all 50 states.

Here's an article on an early VW Diesel Electric hybrid from the 90s

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They've got my attention, thats for sure... 83.1 mpg...:eek2::eek2:

I wonder if that's 83.1 mpg based on US gallons?

Sounds impressive, but it's a VW to reliability will be a concern. I'm also willing to bet the cost will be quite high, likely mid 20s. I doubt that many people will pay that much for a Golf-sized vehicle, hybrid or not.

Niiiice! Is it going into production? That's the question.

I am totally in.

Come on Toyota move your ass. Make a 200 mpg Prius or something.

I wonder if that's 83.1 mpg based on US gallons?UK mpg. The Prius gets 65.7 UK mpg by comparison.

By the German method of testing the Prius translates to 55 MPG US for comparisson.

Good work VW!! They need to do more of this and leave making luxury cars alone!!!

I wonder if that's 83.1 mpg based on US gallons?



83.1mpg UK is about 70mpg US, which is a good 15mpg more than the Prius. :thumbup:

I always wondered when they were gonna get away from Gasoline for hybrids, its about time someone went with the more efficient Diesel.