The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 1.8 T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.9 %
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
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
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
15.6 lb
city
26 mpg
11 lb
highway
42 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft