The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
€ 31,800

€ 32,700

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Golf GTD.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
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 GTD
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.34 %

General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTD
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Golf GTD
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24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
690 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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