The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 29,800

€ 27,500
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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.13 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 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