The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.6 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft