The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 28,200

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
64.8
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
103.1
167.5
101.5
166.2
167.5 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.73 %

General
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft