The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 32,800

€ 37,800

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf GTI Performance and the Golf GTI Clubsport are absolutely identical. Both are 168 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %

General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft