The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion and the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 167.5 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.3 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
*CLH*
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 3000 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
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft