The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

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 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 (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 (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
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.26 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
833 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
833 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft