The 2014 “Green Car of the
Year” finalists have been announced ahead of the L.A. Auto Show and the BMW i3 is among the final candidates.
The
other finalists are the Audi A3 TDI, Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel, Honda Fit
hatchback and Volkswagen Golf.
Here is
a closer look at the cars:
BMW i3
The i3′s electric drive-train
generates output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 Newton meters, which
is immediately available from a standing start. The BMW i3 sprints from 0 to 60
km/h in 3.7 seconds and from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. Its top speed is
limited to 150 km/h for efficiency reasons.
The US
EPA says the i3 has a range of 81 miles with a combined MPGe of 124 (138 MPGe
City, 111 MPGe Highway).
Audi A3 TDI
Audi’s
all-new A3 TDI presents an exciting choice for those looking to go upscale and
‘green,’ appearing for the first time as a stylish four-door sedan featuring
the automaker’s new fuel-efficient, 2.0-liter TDI clean diesel power
plant with a 150-horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, driving the front
wheels.
Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel
The
vehicle is available only with a 3.6L hardened engine with hardened valves and
valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel
system. The CNG tank mounted in the trunk has the equivalent capacity of 7.8
gallons of gasoline, which is expected to offer approximately 150 city miles of
range on compressed natural gas based on GM testing.
Honda Fit
The fit
features a 1.5-liter inline-four which includes direct-injection and
increased compression ratio. It’s rated at 130 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. The
EPA rating the Fit LX with CVT at 33/41 mpg city/highway.
Volkswagen Golf
Under
the hood of the latest Golf, VW placed a 1.8 liter inline-four
engine producing 170 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. The Golf now
achieves 26 miles per gallon city and 37 mpg highway.
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