The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.84 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
47 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
47 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
15.6 lb
city
38 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
55 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft