The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FC
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
21.17 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
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft