The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 29,500

€ 24,000

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is 2.2 cm longer, 1 cm narrower and 16.5 cm taller than the Golf 1.8 T.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1645
1776
1946
1480
1786
2048
1776 mm
Width
1786 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1645 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4221
2578
4199
4221 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
114 kg
7.57 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
110 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
47 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
570 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L