The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 19,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.01 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 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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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.2 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
89 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
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
