The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,100

€ 22,200

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.95 %

General
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1KP
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
380 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
380 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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