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 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.9
70.8
79.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
