The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
647 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft