The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 16,600
€ 24,700
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.74 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
