The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,000

€ 27,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 9.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
106.2
177.9
100
168.7
177.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.59 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft