The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 20,100

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Beetle 1.4 TSI.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.9 in
Width
71.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
166.2
99.9
168.4
166.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
3338 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.25 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
518 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
518 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft