The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 42,400

€ 27,900

€ 42,400
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 4.7 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.5 cm lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1470
1799
2027
1645
1776
1946
1799 mm
Width
1776 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1645 mm
2626
4268
2578
4221
4268 mm
Length
4221 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.67 %

General
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Golf R
296 bhp
158 bhp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
380 NM
240 NM
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
42 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf R
482 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 R
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L