The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
82 MPGe
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16.7 lb
city
62 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
78 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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