The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1491 mm tall.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4255 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1313 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.88 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
104 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
72 mpg  ( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
81 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
7.1 kg
city
61 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
81 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
256 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
547 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L