The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,300

€ 31,600

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.9
70.3
78.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
168.1
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.04 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
798 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft