The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 BlueMotion 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 BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 BlueMotion
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.38 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
74 mpg  ( 82 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
82 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16.3 lb
city
62 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
78 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
242 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft