The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 31,800

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 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 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.23 %

General
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
*CFH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
589 mi
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
589 mi
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.9 TDI
CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft