The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 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 TSI BMT (15 - 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 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
FC
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 manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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