The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 17,500
€ 27,900
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
64.8
69.9
76.6
67.8 in
Width
69.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59 in
Height
64.8 in
99
162.6
101.5
166.2
162.6 in
Length
166.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.5 %
General
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*BCA*
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.4
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
New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.4
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
