Volkswagen has launched its greenest Golf yet, this new VW Golf will do 74.3 mile per gallon. Back in July, Volkswagen announced a new, highly efficient Golf model which did 68.9 MPG, now this new model is beat that by 5.4 miles per gallon.

The new BlueMotion Golf uses as its basis the standard Golf’s 1.6-litre TDI common rail engine, but the BlueMotion has a number of additional features which enhance economy and reduce emissions. These include a Start/Stop system, regenerative braking, hill hold, longer gear ratios, low rolling resistance tyres, a multifunction computer showing recommended gear changes for maximum economy and sports suspension.

The new BlueMotion Golf costs £17,325 (RRP OTR) with a £585 premium for the five-door model. While this is £785 more than the standard S 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS Golf, the BlueMotion Golf is exempt from annual road tax and a driver covering 10,000 miles per year will save over £120 per year in fuel savings alone.