Volkswagen‘s second generation Bluemotion Passat is fitted with an auto stop/start system mated to a new 110PS, 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engine.

Bluemotion2 Passats cost £17,700 and £18,835 for respective saloon and estate models, a £475 price premium over standard models.

Fuel consumption is improved by 2.6mpg to 57.6mpg while CO2 ratings are down 8g to 128g/km and 129g/km respectively.