The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 21,100

€ 36,500

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 11 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
73.9
81.7
71.2 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
179.4
168.4 in
Length
179.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
833 mi
Range
371 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data