The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 26,100

€ 26,400

€ 26,100
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 SCR is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
103.1
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.84 %

General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
123 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 SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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