The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 36,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 16.9 inches shorter, 6.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
59
67.8
74.7
56.5
73.9
81.7
67.8 in
Width
73.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59 in
Height
56.5 in
99
162.6
106.3
179.4
162.6 in
Length
179.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.6 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic Type R
9C
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
316 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
169 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
9.63 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
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
422 mi
Range
371 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
371 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).
145.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
838 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
