Volkswagen Scoops Top Diesel Award For Second Year Running

For the second consecutive year, Volkswagen has been given the accolade of ‘Best Diesel Range’ by Fleet World magazine, reinforcing the manufacturer’s commitment to diesel.

The award, presented yesterday at a special ceremony at the RAC Club on Pall Mall in London, recognises Volkswagen’s strong commitment to diesel technology, and its wide range of diesel vehicles.

The awards were judged by a panel of experts representing the leasing industry, fleet managers, residual value guides and Fleet World’s editorial team.

Fleet industry consultant and former IBM Fleet Manager, George Emmerson said: ‘When you look at the strength in depth of Volkswagen’s diesel range it’s not hard to see how the judges reached their decision. From the super-frugal Lupo 1.4 TDI to the mighty 5.0-litre V10 in the Phaeton, Volkswagen has a diesel option for every model in the range and when CO2 emissions are taken into account, that’s a mighty strong proposition for fleets.’

Fleet World editor, Ross Durkin, commented: ‘We’ve never failed to be impressed by a Volkswagen diesel and countless group tests over the years have confirmed the company’s position at the top of the diesel league table. As well as being fuel-efficient they offer tremendous performance and refinement and these qualities have made them firm favourites with user-choosers and finance directors alike.’

In 2003, 46 per cent of all Volkswagen cars were diesel-powered; though in the fleet market, 60 per cent of Volkswagens sold were diesel models.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles also celebrated a double success at the Commercial Fleet World honours ceremony, claiming both the Safety Award and the Best New Van title for its new Transporter.