The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 25,800

€ 27,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1621
1759
1946
1645
1776
1946
1759 mm
Width
1776 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1621 mm
Height
1645 mm
2578
4204
2578
4221
4204 mm
Length
4221 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1484 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
46 kg
3.1 %

General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
104 bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
250 NM
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
14.27 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
55 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
670 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L