The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 23,700
€ 18,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
106.2
177.9
99.4
168.8
177.9 in
Length
168.8 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2981 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.82 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
24.04 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
