The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
103.1
179.8
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
179.6
179.8 in
Length
179.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
AUV
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
12.4 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 68 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 SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
68 MPGe
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
15.6 lb
city
51 mpg
11 lb
highway
67 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
267 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
267 mi
797 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
80.3 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft