The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 17,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 5.8 inches taller than the New Beetle 1.4.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.9 in
Width
67.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
64.8 in
Height
59 in
101.5
166.2
99
162.6
166.2 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.49 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
1KP
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
74 hp
New Beetle 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.4
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
110 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
482 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
482 mi
New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
