Germany, Wolfsburg
Volkwagen has launched it’s next generation compressed natural gas
(CNG) fuelled Touran and Caddy EcoFuel models at this week’s Frankfurt
Motor Show touting the costs benefits of CNG to prospective buyers.
The natural gas engines, available from early 2006 deliver 80 kW / 109
hp. On CNG, the Caddy has a driving range of approx. 430 kilometres,
and the Touran approx. 310 kilometres. The vehicles can also be driven
with petrol, but that is mainly intended as a “reserve”. The four
natural gas tanks have been integrated as under-floor solutions in the
tail end (Caddy: 26 kg; Touran: 18 kg). Both models therefore still
have the same boot volume and full flexibility.
According to a VW press release, the Touran EcoFuel consumes just 5.9
kg of natural gas every 100 kilometres and the Caddy EcoFuel 6.0 kg. At
75 cents per kilo (German price), both vehicles can travel 100
kilometres for around €4.50.
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