The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.5 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
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
29 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
Golf GTI
15.6 lb
city
22 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
37 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft