The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 35,800
€ 26,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Golf 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.71 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Clubsport
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
678 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
444 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
