The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.96 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
727 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft