The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 21,900

€ 26,900

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.09 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
341 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L