The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 40,000

€ 28,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 2.7 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.09 %

General
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
165 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
697 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft