The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 25,600

€ 26,000
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 BMT is 0.5 cm shorter and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1494 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.77 %

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
6-speed manual 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
*CXX*
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 BMT
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 BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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13.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.62 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
13.83 kg/bhp
12.62 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
59 mpg
( 66 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
5.8 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.)
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
66 MPGe
8 MPGe
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
49 mpg
city
7.7 kg
67 mpg
motorway
4.8 kg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 kg
647 mi
Range
259 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
647 mi
259 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
26.4 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 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
536 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
424 L










1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1439 L