The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 26,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 14.1 cm shorter, 6.4 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1498
1721
1897
1445
1785
1985
1721 mm
Width
1785 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1498 mm
Height
1445 mm
2515
4129
2620
4270
4129 mm
Length
4270 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2.05 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
9C
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
341 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
354 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
456 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L
