The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,400
 VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 cm longer and 3.4 cm lower.
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4567
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
2620
4562
4567 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.88 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
86 mpg  ( 96 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
96 MPGe
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
7.1 kg
city
72 mpg
5 kg
motorway
94 mpg
15 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
267 mi
Range
941 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
267 mi
941 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
67.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
409 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L