The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) Golf 1.8 T
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.8 T is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.3 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.8 T

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 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 1.8 T
36 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
15.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
518 mi
Range
256 mi
Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
256 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
24.9 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.8 T
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft