The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.98 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
17 lb
city
28 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft