The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 28,300

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
70.3
78.1
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
9C
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
341 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft