The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,800
€ 29,500
€ 25,800
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 Golf Plus 1.4 TSI 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 1.6 TDI.
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.46 %
General
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
