The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 21,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.86 %
General
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
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
35 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
17 lb
city
26 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
43 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
