The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 27,900
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf R is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
166.2
165.8 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.62 %
General
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf R
444 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 R
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
