The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,900
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.4 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
16.3 lb
44 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
526 mi
Range
242 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
242 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft