The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,500
€ 27,600
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
167.6
166.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.48 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
634 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
