The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 11 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
73.9 in
Width
71.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
179.4 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 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
169 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft