The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.5 cm shorter and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
2620
4562
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4567
4562 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1494 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.89 %
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
14.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
14.37 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg  ( 70 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
5.6 kg  ( 9 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 1.6 TDI BMT
70 MPGe
9 MPGe
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
7.1 kg
71 mpg
motorway
5 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 kg
690 mi
Range
267 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
690 mi
267 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
486 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
424 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1439 L