The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 35,000

€ 29,500

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf GTI Performance is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.3 in
Height
64.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft