The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 35,400

€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.7
73.9
81.8
71.2 in
Width
73.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
58.5 in
Height
57.7 in
99.9
168.4
102.1
172.8
168.4 in
Length
172.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.56 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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