The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,800

€ 23,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
64.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.91 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
579 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft