The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 26,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %

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

9-speed automatic 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 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
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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