The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,000
 VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
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

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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
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 TDI BMT
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3294 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.89 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CXX*
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.5 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
30.5 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
41 mpg
11 lb
highway
56 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
267 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
267 mi
647 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft