The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 28,200
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 1.2 TSI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.5
71.2
79.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
71.2 in
Width
69.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.5 in
Height
64.8 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
166.2
168.4 in
Length
166.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.1 %
General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
