The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 27,700
€ 27,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 GTI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.14 %
General
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
46 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf GTI
468 mi
670 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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
