The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,600
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 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
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.4 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 TDI
100.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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