The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 28,500
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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
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
172
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
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.22 %
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 dual clutch 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
141 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
15.32 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
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
450 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
450 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).
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).
144 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
906 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
