The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
743 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft