The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,900
€ 30,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.91 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
FC
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
