The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 26,500

€ 24,500
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
168
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.59 %

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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 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
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
55 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
795 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 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
1175 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