The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 29,800

€ 23,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.98 %

General
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1KP
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
384 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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