The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 6.2 inches taller than the Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.2 in
Length
168.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
727 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
727 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft