The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,900
€ 20,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.98 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
364 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
