Volkswagen Beetle (2001 – 2003) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 224 hp against 200 hp. The Honda Civic Type-R has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,530 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2001 – 2003
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.