The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 19,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.6.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
1KP
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
412 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
