The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,100
€ 21,900
€ 24,100
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
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.48 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 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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22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 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
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 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
1082 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
