The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 19,500

€ 35,400

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 11.2 cm shorter, 7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1486
1808
2021
1466
1878
2078
1808 mm
Width
1878 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1486 mm
Height
1466 mm
2537
4278
2594
4390
4278 mm
Length
4390 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.74 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
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
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
498 L










905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L