The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 26,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.61 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
207 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
468 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
468 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
138.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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