The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 35,800

€ 26,100
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.17 %

General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
444 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
132.6 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft