The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 29,500

€ 20,900

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.3
166.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
110 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
482 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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