The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 25,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
15.6 lb
city
29 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft