The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 24,500
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 slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
71.9 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
168.8 in
Length
172.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.18 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft