The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant GTD DSG (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,400
VW Golf Variant GTD DSG (15 - 16) Golf Variant GTD
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

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 GTD
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant GTD DSG (15 - 16)
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 GTD DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4562
4567 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant GTD
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.96 %
VW Golf Variant GTD DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant GTD
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant GTD
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
181 bhp
Golf Variant GTD
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
Golf Variant GTD

Performance

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant GTD
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant GTD

 REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.88 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
Golf Variant GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant GTD
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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
Golf Variant GTD
7.1 kg
city
50 mpg
5 kg
motorway
66 mpg
15 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
267 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
267 mi
647 mi
Golf Variant GTD
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 Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf Variant GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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