The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 25,200
€ 23,700
€ 25,200
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
The dimensions of the Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion and the Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4562 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1515 mm tall.
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
1515
1799
2027
1515
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1515 mm
2620
4562
2620
4562
4562 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
1457 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.26 %
General
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 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
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
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13.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
13.49 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽
( 8 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
72 mpg
( 81 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
8 MPGe
81 MPGe
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
7.4 kg
city
61 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
81 mpg
15 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
259 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
797 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
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 Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L
