The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 17,600

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
2981 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.77 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
24.04 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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