The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.1 inches shorter.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
63 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
15.6 lb
city
50 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
739 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
739 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft