The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 29,900

€ 33,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.39 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTI Performance
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
478 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
478 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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