What year is Mk6 golf?
Volkswagen Golf Mk6
| Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (5K) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Also called | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (United States, wagon) Volkswagen Vento Variant (Argentina and Uruguay, wagon) |
| Production | 2008–2013 2009–2013 (wagon) 2011–2016 (cabriolet) |
| Model years | 2010–2014 (North America) |
What does BlueMotion mean on VW Golf?
The BlueMotion is a range of innovative energy-saving technologies, from the automatic start/stop to low rolling resistance tyres. They work alongside the diesel engines and gearboxes to cut fuel consumption and reduce harmful emissions.
How is the VW Golf BlueMotion different from a regular golf?
So how is the VW Golf Bluemotion different from a regular Golf? Start with the normal 105bhp 1.6 TDI Golf, which uses one of the sweetest diesels around. Power and torque stay the same when Bluemotioning. Add stop-start (so the engine shuts down when the car is stationary) and regenerative braking (capturing kinetic energy to top-up the battery).
Are there any BlueMotion models in the VW range?
There are currently only two true BlueMotion models in the VW range – the Golf BlueMotion and the Polo BlueMotion. Interestingly, despite both being the most efficiency-driven models in the range, the Polo is petrol and the Golf is diesel. Both get extra refinements to their designs to further reduce their fuel consumption.
How can I find out if my VW BlueMotion has BMT?
But if you’re not sure, the easiest way to find out if the car you want has BMT is to ring a VW dealer. They’ll be able to find out the car’s exact specification from the registration number. Alongside the BlueMotion Technology package, Volkswagen also sold a number of stand-alone BlueMotion models.
What’s the name of the new VW Golf?
The sixth generation Volkswagen Golf (codenamed A6, Type 5K) saw daylight at the 2008 Paris Motor Show where it was unveiled using the same PQ35 platform as its predecessor, the Golf Mk 5. The car’s design raised a lot of comments as Volkswagen opted for a more aerodynamic approach, bound to increase fuel efficiency.