The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 26,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 5.6 inches taller than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
64.8
69.9
76.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
166.2
100
168.7
166.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.88 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
657 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
