The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 26,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.1
167.5
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.18 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
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.)
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 TDI BlueMotion
82 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mpg
city
15.6 lb
78 mpg
highway
11 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
971 mi
Range
249 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
