The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 6.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4268 mm
Length
4199 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1336 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.35 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 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
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
5.6 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
69 mpg  ( 77 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
77 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
7.1 kg
city
54 mpg
5 kg
motorway
81 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
249 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L