The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 29,800
€ 23,800
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 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
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 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.56 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
20.76 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
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
503 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).
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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
128.7 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
1129 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
