The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 35,400

€ 19,700

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic Type R is 10.3 inches longer, 6.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
59
67.8
74.7
73.9 in
Width
67.8 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.7 in
Height
59 in
102.1
172.8
99
162.6
172.8 in
Length
162.6 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.49 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
FK..
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
412 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
545 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft









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