The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 18,400
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.93 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
