The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 17,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.33 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
579 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
111.8 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
