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 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.77 %
General
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
