The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI
1481
1799
2027
1515
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1515 mm
2620
4567
2620
4562
4567 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1412 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.47 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 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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12.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.62 kg/bhp
13.07 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
71 mpg
( 79 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
79 MPGe
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
7.7 kg
city
61 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
76 mpg
15 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
259 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
259 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
424 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1439 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L
