The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 18,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.16 %
General
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
New Beetle 1.6
Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
110 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
455 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
455 mi
New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
