The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.84 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft