The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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 TSI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168.4 in
Length
166.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.48 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
589 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft