The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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

Performance

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
697 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 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).
100.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft