The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.99 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft