The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 22,200

€ 27,900

€ 22,200
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 1.8 5V Turbo 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 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
7 %

General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CTH*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
158 hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
35 mpg
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
503 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
503 mi
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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