The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 21,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
AU
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 BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.45 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 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 BMT
69 MPGe
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
16.7 lb
71 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
818 mi
Range
293 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
293 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft