The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,400

€ 23,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.71 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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