The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 16,600
€ 27,700
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.12 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
