The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 21,500
€ 35,400
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 26.1 cm shorter, 15.7 cm narrower and 3.2 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
1498
1721
1897
1466
1878
2078
1721 mm
Width
1878 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1498 mm
Height
1466 mm
2515
4129
2594
4390
4129 mm
Length
4390 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2594 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
1344 kg
Kerb Weight
1453 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.5 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
9C
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
1996 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
306 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
400 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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9.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
9.08 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
426 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
406 kg
Maximum Payload
247 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
498 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1427 L
