The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,100

€ 20,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2831 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.67 %

General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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