The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,500
€ 24,500
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.1
99.4
168.8
167.1 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.02 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
