The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,800
€ 21,900
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The CrossGolf 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Golf Plus 1.6.
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
64.8 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
165.5
166.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.13 %
General
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
1KP
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.59 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
503 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
589 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
