The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,200

€ 23,800

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 24 cm longer, 0.9 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1434
1799
2076
1486
1808
2021
1799 mm
Width
1808 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1434 mm
Height
1486 mm
2697
4518
2537
4278
4518 mm
Length
4278 mm
2697 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.43 %

General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
180 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
220 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
220 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
7.44 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
469 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
420 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1187 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L