The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 23,800
€ 23,000
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 a little. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 0.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26.91 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
