The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 22,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.2 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1470
1770
1970
1486
1808
2021
1770 mm
Width
1808 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2595
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1378 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
11.68 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
78 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
city
51 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
863 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
492 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
