The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 39,300
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
64.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.8
166.2 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.44 %
General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
266 hp
Golf R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
444 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
444 mi
Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
