The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,000
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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
2903 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*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 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
555 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft