The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 16,600
€ 20,100
€ 16,600
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 Honda Civic 1.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.1
99.9
168.4
167.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.74 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
