The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,800
€ 32,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
103.4
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.93 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
493 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
