The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,300

€ 17,600

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.7 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 15.9 cm taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1645
1776
1946
1486
1808
2021
1776 mm
Width
1808 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1645 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4221
2537
4278
4221 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1484 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.15 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
104 bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
175 NM
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.27 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
579 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
579 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
526 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L