The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Honda Civic Type R is 5.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.9
70.3
78.1
59
67.8
74.7
70.3 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
103.1
168.1
99
162.6
168.1 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
19 mpg
city
35 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 New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
