The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,600
€ 22,100
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 2.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1470
1770
1970
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2595
4300
2537
4278
4300 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.48 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1339 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
127 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
13.13 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
575 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
380 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
