Volkswagen Emissions Scandal: VW issues official statement

Volkswagen has issued a statement saying that there is no difference between the quoted and tested figures for the CO2 and fuel-consumption of its cars. The company adds that except for nine models in its portfolio, its cars have shown no deviation in the figures. The nine affected models include the Polo 1-litre TSI, Scirocco 2-litre TDI, Jetta 1.2-litre TSI and 2-litre TDI, and the Golf and Golf Convertible 2-litre TDI. The Passat Alltrack and sedan with the 2-litre TDI, 2-litre TSI and 1.4-litre TSI engines are also included in the list. The variation detected in the nine models, however, is marginal, according to Volkswagen.

The company furthere states that on an average, the difference between the quoted and test figures varies by only a few grams of CO2. As far as fuel consumption is concerned, the difference is only 0.1 to 0.2 litres per 100 kilometres when measured as per the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) .

Volkswagen intends to get these nine models evaluated by a neutral testing agency by December 25, 2015. After doing so it will make amends to the CO2 levels and update the product catalogue subsequently. Volkswagen adds that the real-world consumption figures will not change and vehicle modifications are therefore not required. The company believes that the adverse impact on its €2 billion earnings may not be as much as it had initially expected. The actual impact will only be determined post the reassessment of the nine models.

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