The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 29,800
€ 30,500
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 considerably. The Golf GTI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.21 %
General
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
AU
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 GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
