The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 24,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.97 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
FK..
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
