The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 42,400

€ 29,500

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.66 %

General
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
296 bhp
104 bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
380 NM
250 NM
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
14.47 kg/bhp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
53 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
482 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L