The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 23,800
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.56 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
795 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
795 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
