The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 29,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
64.8
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
166.2
165.3 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.52 %
General
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDA*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.8 T
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
