The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.87 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 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
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.)
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
68 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
15.6 lb
65 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
797 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft