Laboratory Tests | NMHC | NOX | NH3 | CO | PN | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.610 | Cold Test | |||||
7.010 | Warm Test | |||||
4.410 | Cold Ambient test | |||||
7.210 | Highway | |||||
Road test | ||||||
5.810 | On-Road Drive | |||||
5.08 | On-Road Heavy Load | |||||
3.25 | On-Road Light Load | |||||
3.85 | On-Road Short Trip | |||||
2.02 | Congestion | |||||
Robustness |
Laboratory Tests | Energy | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
7.310 | Cold Test | |||
7.710 | Warm Test | |||
6.410 | Cold Ambient test | |||
6.310 | Highway | |||
Consumption | Driving Range | |||
Average | 5.5l100 km | 962km | ||
Worst-Case | 6.1l100 km | 836km |
Greenhouse Gases | CO2 | N2O | CH4 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
4.07 | Cold Test | |||
4.37 | Warm Test | |||
3.57 | Cold Ambient test | |||
3.27 | Highway |
Our verdict
The iconic Volkswagen Golf, now in its eighth generation, is tested here in 1.5 litre direct-injection petrol form. A GPF ensures that particulate number is kept in check and the car shows excellent control of other pollutant emissions. NOx and CO emissions are low and, with good all-round control, the car scores well in all tests. Energy efficiency is good and emissions of greenhouse gases is low. Overall, the latest Golf impresses in all three areas of assessment and fully deserves its 3½ star rating.