The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 GTI.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.99 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
493 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft