The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 30,900
€ 25,100
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 9.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
106.2
177.9
99.4
168.8
177.9 in
Length
168.8 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.01 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
