The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 23,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 23,900
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 slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 3.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.75 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
468 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft