The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 21,900
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) Golf Plus 1.6
€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

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 1.4 TSI.
Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.97 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft