The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
1808
2021
1878 mm
Width
1808 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1466 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
2537
4278
4390 mm
Length
4278 mm
2594 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1453 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.48 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
400 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
4.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
4.75 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
462 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
247 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
498 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1427 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L