The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
49 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
49 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
42 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
53 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft