The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 26,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 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 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
510 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
510 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
