The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 25,100

€ 20,100

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 5.7 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 15.9 cm taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1645
1776
1946
1486
1808
2021
1776 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1645 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4221
2537
4278
4221 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.51 %

General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
13.4 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
43 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
518 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L