The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 25,600

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.5 cm shorter and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1515
1799
2027
1481
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
2620
4562
2620
4567
4562 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1391 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.01 %

General
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
108 bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.62 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
12.88 kg/bhp
12.62 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
86 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
86 mpg
50 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
72 mpg
city
39 mpg
94 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
941 mi
Range
555 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
941 mi
555 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
106.1 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
87 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
409 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
424 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1439 L