The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 33,700
€ 29,500
€ 33,700
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 considerably. The Golf GTI Performance is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.84 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
