The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,200
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.66 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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