The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 32,200
€ 26,700
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.5
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
106.2
177.9
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 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.44 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
468 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
