The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,900
€ 43,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
166.2
103.4
167.8
166.2 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
306 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
495 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
495 mi
Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
