The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,900

€ 27,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
102.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.62 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
777 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft