The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 31,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 4.7 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 16.4 cm taller than the Golf GTI.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
1645
1776
1946
1481
1799
2027
1776 mm
Width
1799 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1645 mm
Height
1481 mm
2578
4221
2626
4268
4221 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.97 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
217 bhp
Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
14.47 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
493 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L