The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
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 slightly. The Golf GTI is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
165.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.72 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 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
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
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 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).
119.3 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft