The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 27,000
€ 20,800
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 Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
600 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
