The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,800
€ 21,900
€ 16,800
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 Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 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
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.46 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
551 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
