The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,900
€ 23,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.1
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.57 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
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
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
