The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 27,000

€ 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 6.3 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 15.4 cm taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1645
1776
1946
1491
1789
2073
1776 mm
Width
1789 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1645 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4221
2619
4284
4221 mm
Length
4284 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.96 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1KP
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
647 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L