The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,200
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.86 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 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 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
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 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
15.6 lb
51 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
645 mi
Range
249 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
249 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft