The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,500
€ 23,800
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
167.1
99.9
168.4
167.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.48 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 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 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
