The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 36,900
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft