The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI Clubsport S is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.61 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
AU
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
104 hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
45 mpg
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
657 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
657 mi
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft