The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 28,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.38 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
526 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft