The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.43 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 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
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 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
Golf 1.6 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
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft