The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 24,500
€ 24,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 3.3 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
102.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
