The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 29,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 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 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.1 %

General
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
645 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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