The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) Golf 1.6
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
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 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.8 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6
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 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.6
510 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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