The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 19,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.48 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
