The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 23,600
€ 37,800
€ 23,600
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 these vehicles differ considerably. The New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Golf GTI Clubsport.
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Clubsport
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.78 %
General
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
*CJX*
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
261 hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Clubsport
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Clubsport
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
450 mi
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
450 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
168.7 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
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 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
