The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 26,400

€ 22,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
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 SCR
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
15.6 lb
city
50 mpg
11 lb
highway
62 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
249 mi
Range
758 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
758 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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 SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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