The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,200
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI 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 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
165.3 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.6 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft