The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
166.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.1 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
645 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft