The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 17,500
€ 35,400
€ 17,500
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 New Beetle 1.4 is 10.3 inches shorter, 6.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
59
67.8
74.7
57.7
73.9
81.8
67.8 in
Width
73.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
59 in
Height
57.7 in
99
162.6
102.1
172.8
162.6 in
Length
172.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.49 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
9C
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
100 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
426 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft
