The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,200
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1776 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1645 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
2578
4221
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4221 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.72 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
12.16 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
60 mpg
Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
727 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
727 mi
Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
531 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L