The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 29,500
€ 19,800
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.43 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 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
