The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 26,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.24 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
586 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
100.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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