The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 28,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 28,400
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 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Golf GTI Clubsport.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.9 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
168.8 in
Length
168 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3144 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.16 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.49 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
125 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
913 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