The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
 VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168.4 in
Length
166.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.37 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft