The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 21,700
€ 24,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 0.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
102.2
169.3
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 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 6500 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
877 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
