The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 32,200
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
70.8
81.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-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 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
833 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft