The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
165.3 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.55 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft