The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 37,800
 VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 27,500
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 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (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 DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.06 %
VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
450 mi
Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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