The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 29,500
€ 21,900
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 is 5.7 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 15.9 cm lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1486
1808
2021
1645
1776
1946
1808 mm
Width
1776 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1645 mm
2537
4278
2578
4221
4278 mm
Length
4221 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.77 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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
117.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
