The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,800
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (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 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (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 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.91 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1KP
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
510 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
510 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft