The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 28,200

€ 27,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
64.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
670 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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