The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,900
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

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 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (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
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3338 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.68 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft