The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 24,700

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.5
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
101.5
166.2
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.25 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
759 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
759 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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