The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 25,200
€ 27,000
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Golf Variant 2.0 TDI.
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
1515
1799
2027
1504
1781
2003
1799 mm
Width
1781 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1515 mm
Height
1504 mm
2620
4562
2578
4534
4562 mm
Length
4534 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
1457 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.54 %
General
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
AUV
Generation
1KM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
138 bhp
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
320 NM
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
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13.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
13.49 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
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
58 mpg
( 65 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
65 MPGe
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
7.4 kg
city
45 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
69 mpg
15 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
259 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
697 mi
Golf Variant 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
463 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L



















