The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 25,200
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI.
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.2
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
70.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.6 in
Height
59.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
178.5
179.6 in
Length
178.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.62 %
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
29.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
29.74 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.8 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
16.3 lb
city
41 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
56 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
259 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
712 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft