The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 19,500

€ 37,800

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 1.2 TSI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf GTI Clubsport.
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 in
99.9
168.4
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.02 %

General
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
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 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft