The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,200
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
70.8
81.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
177.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.76 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft