The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 25,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
63.8
69.3
76.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
63.8 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
166.2
165.5 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.1 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
