The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 16,800
€ 20,100
€ 16,800
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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.63 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.99 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
955 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
