The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 31,800
€ 24,900
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6 inches taller than the Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
166.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3393 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.53 %
General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 TSI OPF ACT
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 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 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
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
598 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
