The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,500
€ 23,800
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
633 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
633 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
111 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
