The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 20,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
106.2
177.9
99.9
168.4
177.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.53 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
FC
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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
