The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 25,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
64.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.09 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
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
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
