The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 29,500
€ 32,800
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 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
151.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
