The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 28,200
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.8 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
