The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
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 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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
12.1 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 BMT
63 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
15.6 lb
60 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
814 mi
Range
256 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft