The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 23,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
384 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
384 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
