The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.6 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %
General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
759 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
759 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
