The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 27,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf 2.0 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.3
166.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.13 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
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
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
633 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
633 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
