The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.1 inches lower than the CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.8 in
Length
166.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.21 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf R
495 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft