The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,500
 VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.5 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
50 MPGe
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
15.6 lb
city
39 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
48 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft