The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 27,900

€ 31,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
167.6
166.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
706 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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