The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 24,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 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
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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
