The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.15 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft