The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
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 TDI BMT is 1.3 cm shorter and 0.9 cm taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
4255 mm
Length
4268 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1313 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.16 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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12.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.63 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
81 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
61 mpg
city
7.1 kg
81 mpg
motorway
4.7 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
797 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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