The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,100
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 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI (09 - 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 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.62 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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