The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
31 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
11 lb
highway
39 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
249 mi
Range
455 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
455 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft