The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
306 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
110 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

 REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
35 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
420 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
420 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data