The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 29,500

€ 23,900

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.83 %

General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 2.0 TDI
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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