Are Volkswagen cars efficient? VW fuel economy
It’s important to think about fuel efficiency when you’re buying a new car – here's some more information about Volkswagen’s fuel economy standards
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What is fuel efficiency?
When it comes to cars, fuel efficiency is how far you’ll be able to travel on a certain amount of fuel.
A car with good fuel efficiency will be able to travel long distances without burning through its fuel tank too quickly, while models with poor fuel efficiency will need filling up more regularly.
Fuel efficiency differs with each car and can also be affected by how you drive it – if you’re thrashing around in a performance car, you’ll use up more fuel than you would cruising around town in a hatchback.
Volkswagen offers some great options for fuel-efficient cars that will help you save money on fuel.
Choosing an electric or hybrid Volkswagen – like the VW ID.4, Golf GTE, or Tiguan eHybrid – is another way to save on fuel, and it offers a cleaner-feeling drive.
Plus, you can find plenty of used Volkswagen models if you want to save money on the cost of purchasing brand-new.
How does Volkswagen (VW) ensure fuel efficiency in its cars?
There are a few ways that manufacturers like Volkswagen can ensure fuel efficiency in their cars, especially when it comes to the manufacturing process itself.
Using lightweight materials is important, especially when working with cars that use electric technology. Electric motors and batteries can be heavy and can contribute to reduced fuel efficiency.
Adding electric tech to VW models has still done great things for fuel efficiency, with the ability to rely on electric power with hybrid models meaning you don’t burn through fuel as quickly.
VW has made big moves in this area, adding a massive range of hybrid options to its line-up.
There are also ways you can improve fuel efficiency for yourself, like driving sensibly and not at high speeds, taking our unnecessary luggage to reduce the weight of your car, and going easy on the air conditioning and heating.
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How do I assess the fuel efficiency of my Volkswagen (VW)?
Before you buy your Volkswagen model, you can usually find information online about the fuel efficiency you can expect.
On our site, the expected miles per gallon (MPG) figure is displayed in the ‘running costs’ section of the vehicle's description.
MPG is a handy way to track the fuel efficiency of your VW and details how many miles your car will travel on one gallon of fuel.
Most modern cars like VWs have a trip computer that displays your fuel usage, but you can also manually calculate your MPG in a few steps:
Fill up your fuel tank and multiply the number of litres it took to fill by 0.219 to convert into gallons
Subtract the starting mileage from the final number of miles covered
Divide the number of miles covered by the gallons of fuel you filled up with to find the MPG
Which Volkswagen (VW) models have the best fuel economy?
The most fuel-efficient Volkswagen models are going to be the hybrid options, as these have the option to rely on battery power as well as fuel.
One of the most fuel-efficient VW models on offer is the Golf eHybrid, which can cover up to 40 miles with just electric power and offers 235.4mpg.
This is a plug-in hybrid model, so you’ll need to recharge to make the most of the electric power but can still benefit from regenerative braking.
Another great plug-in hybrid option is the VW Arteon TSI eHybrid, which offers 256.8mpg. This one will cover up to 39 miles on a single charge.
If electric power isn’t for you right now, it’s worth checking out a Volkswagen Golf. With a 1.0 TSI model, you can achieve up to 67.3mpg according to official statistics.
In a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI BlueMotion model, you can achieve up to 56.5mpg. This is another great option if you don’t fancy hybrid power.