The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 27,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.16 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
444 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
