The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 20,100

€ 28,300

€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1486
1808
2021
1445
1785
1985
1808 mm
Width
1785 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1486 mm
Height
1445 mm
2537
4278
2620
4270
4278 mm
Length
4270 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.69 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L