The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 23,800
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 is 11.2 cm shorter, 7 cm narrower and 2 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1466
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
1878
2078
1808 mm
Width
1878 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1486 mm
Height
1466 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
2594
4390
4278 mm
Length
4390 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.48 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
393 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
498 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L