The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 21,900
€ 26,300
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 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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26.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.4 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
697 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
510 mi
697 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 kWh
100.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
