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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 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

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
45 mpg
11 lb
highway
67 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft