The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 21,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.2
99.9
168.4
166.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.5 %
General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
551 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
