The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 24,300
€ 21,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.81 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
814 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
