The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 34,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.6 is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI Clubsport.
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
59
67.8
74.7
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59 in
Height
58.3 in
99
162.6
103.4
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
General
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
9C
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
*CJX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Clubsport
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
444 mi
New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
444 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
132.6 kWh
New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.6
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
