The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,200
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.71 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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