The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.32 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg  ( 55 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
12.4 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 2.0 TDI BMT
55 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
15.6 lb
56 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
712 mi
Range
249 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft