The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,800

€ 26,100

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.9 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
64.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
167.5
166.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3393 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
16.18 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
661 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
89 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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