The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 28,200
€ 24,700
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.13 %
General
Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
526 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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
