The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 39,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
64.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.8
166.2 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
444 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
444 mi
Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
