The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Beetle 1.4 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.
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (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 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
444 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
108 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).
132.6 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 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