The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 19,700
€ 29,500
€ 19,700
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 New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
44 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
645 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
645 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
