The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 9.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
106.2
177.9
99.9
168.4
177.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.14 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
