The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 24,500
€ 22,200
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
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
70.3
80.6
58.3
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
101.5
165.3
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
2903 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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
12.8 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
50 mpg
city
17 lb
69 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
899 mi
Range
242 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
242 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).
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 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
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
