The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 18,000
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) Golf 1.4
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.75 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.4
79 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.4
37 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
46 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
534 mi
Range
256 mi
Golf 1.4
534 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft