The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,200
€ 19,700
€ 28,200
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
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.86 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
412 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
412 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 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
1171 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
