The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer and 0.9 cm lower.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4255
4268 mm
Length
4255 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.87 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

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

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
72 mpg  ( 81 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
81 MPGe
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
7.1 kg
city
63 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
78 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
302 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L