The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 28,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1502
1821
2021
1445
1785
1985
1821 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1502 mm
Height
1445 mm
2540
4286
2620
4270
4286 mm
Length
4270 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.18 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
110 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
657 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
398 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L