The Volkswagen Golf has been named Car of the Year by the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO).

ACFO members said it delivered the best combination of operational performance, whole-life cost control and driver appeal.

ACFO chairman Julie Jenner commented: “The recognition of the Golf is a clear indication that fleets are continuing to downsize to more fuel efficient, CO2-friendly models, which are still able to undertake the wide range of tasks expected of company cars.”

The Ford Transit Connect won the Fleet Light Van of the Year; and the Ford Transit the Fleet Panel Van of the Year.

ACFO represents the interests of businesses which operate cars and vans as part of their commercial activities. There are more than 900 members responsible for 700,000 vehicles in the UK fleet market.

ACFO fleet winners

• Car of the Year Volkswagen Golf
• Light Van of the Year Ford Transit Connect
• Panel Van of the Year Ford Transit

Further information

• Click here to read a road test of the VW Golf GT Sport
  
• Click here to read a road test of the Ford Transit Connect
  
• Click here to read a road test of the Ford Transit

• Volkswagen has replaced the 1.6-litre engine in all Golfs with its 1.4-litre TSI supercharged and turbocharged engine. The new engines delivers more power – up to 122PS from 115PS – but is more economical and has fewer CO2 emissions.