The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,100
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

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 TDI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.5 in
Length
166.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.24 %
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

 REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft