The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 24,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,900
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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3157 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.72 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXX*
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft