The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 30,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (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 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
217 hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
36 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
518 mi
Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft