The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 28,400

€ 26,000

€ 28,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.1 inches longer.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %

General
Golf 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
609 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft