The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 31,800
€ 29,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.9 in
Width
70.4 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
64.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
168.7
166.2 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.35 %
General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1KP
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.5 eTSI
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
675 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
