The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 35,400

€ 18,600

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic Type R is 4 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
73.9
81.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
73.9 in
Width
71.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
102.1
172.8
99.4
168.8
172.8 in
Length
168.8 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.55 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
FK..
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft










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