The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 27,500

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
70.8
79.8
63.8
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
103.1
168
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
3305 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.13 %

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
20.92 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
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
17 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
542 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1127 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft