The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 23,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
125 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
28.47 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
56 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
814 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
814 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
86.4 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
179 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
1025 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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