The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 25,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 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 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %
General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
542 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
