The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 26,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.37 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
85.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft