The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 29,600
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 2.0 TSI BMT 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 S.
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.22 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
306 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
420 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
420 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport S
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
970 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