The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
542 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft