The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 27,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.8 %
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
46 mpg
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
670 mi
New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
670 mi
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
