The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,200

€ 19,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 5.7 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 15.9 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1645
1776
1946
1486
1808
2021
1776 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1645 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4221
2537
4278
4221 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.1 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
579 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
531 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L