The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,900
€ 27,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.87 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
64 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
