The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 25,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The New Beetle 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.8 inches lower than the CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 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 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
542 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
542 mi
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
119.4 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
119.4 kWh
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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