The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.37 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
610 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft