The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168 in
Length
168.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
148 hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
44 mpg
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
633 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
633 mi
Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft