The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,500

€ 22,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Honda Civic Type R is 16.9 inches longer, 6.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.5
73.9
81.7
59
67.8
74.7
73.9 in
Width
67.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
106.3
179.4
99
162.6
179.4 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
FC
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
169 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
371 mi
Range
380 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
838 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft