The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,600
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
city
17 lb
60 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
706 mi
Range
242 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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