The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 23,500

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
167.5
166.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.08 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
706 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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