The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 31,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
103.4
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.99 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
1KP
Generation
AU
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
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
485 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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