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 10.3 inches shorter, 6.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.49 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
10.47 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
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
895 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
