The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
AU
Generation
1K
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 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
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
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf 1.6
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
43 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
510 mi
Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
127 kWh
Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft