The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 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
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.8 in
Width
71.9 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
177.9 in
Length
168.8 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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 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
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
124 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
21.53 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
96.7 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
200 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
981 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft