BlueMotion Technologies

BlueMotion Technologies is the comprehensive brand name for all the Volkswagen innovations that are designed to help the environment—and help you get more out of your driving experience. It’s our commitment to ensuring responsible mobility for years to come. And it’s something you can already find in just about every Volkswagen model. Things like drastically reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions that allow you to do a lot more with a lot less impact. More eco-friendly and economical engines, improved transmissions, better aerodynamics, weight-reduction technologies—all of these BlueMotion features are designed with one goal in mind, to help our planet breathe a little easier without diminishing the performance you’ve come to expect from a Volkswagen. We think you’ll like what we’re driving at.

TSI

TSI brings together the power of FSI direct fuel injection with the extra oomph of a turbocharger. The end result? An ultra efficient engine that provides maximum torque from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm, gives you outstanding performance through a wide range of speeds, power when you really need it, ultra low fuel consumption and, ultimately, lower CO2 emissions.

DSG

A definite shift for the better. DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox. In essence, it gives you the convenience of an automatic with the performance and efficiency of a manual. Here’s how it works. DSG is managed by dual electronically controlled clutches, so not only do you shift faster, you also get enhanced acceleration and reduced fuel consumption. In fact, thanks to DSG, each shift takes less than 4/100ths of a second. And if you’re the manual type, a quick flip of the Tiptronic® function lets you shift into something a little sportier.

TDI

TDI Clean Diesel is an entirely new way of driving diesel. The words Clean Diesel stand for two things, engine technology that reduces emissions to extremely low levels, and the ultra low sulfur diesel fuel now available at pumps across the country, which enables that technology. Part of Clean Diesel technology is TDI, which stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection. But how does it work? In a nutshell, the turbocharger supplies the engine with pressurized fresh air for maximum efficiency during cylinder charging. After compression, clean diesel fuel is injected straight into the cylinders at very high pressure. This results in outstanding fuel economy, low emissions and a whole lot of torque. And with engine noise and vibration drastically reduced with more effective engine encapsulation, the old telltale sound of a diesel engine has been reduced to a mere whisper. Now that’s something worth shouting about.

AdBlue

It’s amazing how green you can be when you add a little blue. SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) is an integral part of Volkswagen’s commitment to reducing emissions and getting everybody off to a clean start. Another Clean Diesel innovation, AdBlue® is an after-treatment additive that reduces emissions of nitrous oxide (NOx) and allows diesel engines to meet the same emissions standards as gasoline engines. Doing your part for the environment has never been easier.