The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 30,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.1 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft