The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,900

€ 32,500

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
166.2
103.4
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.5 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
1KP
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
493 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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