The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 29,700
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
444 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
444 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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