The VolkswagenWoodillUnited States of America, 1952 > 19581 model
GolfVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
458 photos
has been voted the 2013 Car of the Year with 414 points from the award's voters. It had more than double the points of the Toyota GT-86Toyota GT86 2.0 SportJapan, 2012 > present4 photos
and Subaru BRZSubaru BRZJapan, 2011 > present7 photos
in second place with 202 points. The Volvo V40Volvo V40 (modern) Gen.1Sweden, 2013 > present214 versions
390 photos
came in third with 189 points. 

The voters said that they liked the Golf's balance, fuel economy, safety, driving dynamics and comfort

The Golf last won Car of the Year in 1992, but every generation has been in the top three for the award. 

The Car of the Year Award is voted on by 58 automotive journalists from 22 European countries. The finalists for the award this year were the Golf, GT86/BRZ, V40, Ford B-MaxFord B-MAXUnited Kingdom, 2011 > 201110 photos
with 148 points, Mercedes A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
107 photos
with 138 points, Renault ClioRenault Clio Gen.4France, 2012 > present92 versions
164 photos
with 128 points, Peugeot 208Peugeot 208 Gen.1France, 2012 > present103 versions
198 photos
3 videos
with 120 points and Hyundai i30Hyundai i30 Gen.2Republic of Korea, 2011 > 201678 versions
60 photos
with 111 points. 

1. Volkswagen Golf (414 Points)

The new, seventh generation Golf was among the first of Volkswagen's cars to use its new MQB modular platform. VW is still launching engines and trims for the car. The estate version will come in 2013. 

2. Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 (202 Points)

The BRZ/GT86 twins received accolades all year and has been nominated for several national awards. Toyota and Subaru developed the car together. Subaru was responsible for most of the car's engine, and Toyota did the direct injection system. 

3. Volvo V40 (189 Points)

The new V40 follows the trend of giving a previous car a revolutionary change. The new car is a five-door hatchback with advanced safety features, including a pedestrian airbag.

4. Ford B-MAX (148 Points)

The B-Max shares a platform with the Fiesta. It is among the many Fords available with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. It competes against the C3 Picasso.

5. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (138 Points)

The third generation A-Class has an all-new design. An AMG version with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine  and all-wheel drive will come next year. The car has been among the fastest selling cars Mercedes has ever had in terms of pre-orders. 

6. Renault Clio (128 Points)

The new Clio has far more dynamic styling with a longer wheelbase, length and width. Like many European manufacturers, Renault is transitioning to smaller engines. The Clio's base engine is a 900cc turbo

7. Peugeot 208 (120 Points)

The redesigned 208 is significantly lighter than the previous generation, and it has even more room. Peugeot is also using more three-cylinder engines in the car. 

8. Hyundai i30 (111 Points)

The new car was designed by Hyundai in Germany and has six engines with less than 100g/km of CO2 emissions. There is also a GT wagon version. 

9. European Car of the Year

The European Car of the Year has been awarded since 1964. The award is voted on by 58 automotive journalists from 22 European countries. France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain have six member each. Other countries have fewer members. 

More on autoviva

*Updated* Renault Reveals New Clio with Sleek New Styling, Upgraded Engines and More Tech

1 comment

New Golf Finally Premieres in Berlin

1 like

Ford B-Max Rated as Best-in-Class for Fuel Economy and CO2

Second Generation Hyundai i30 Gets Radical New Design

2 likes

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Source: Car of the Year