The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 24,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch 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
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
167.5
99.9
168.4
167.5 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.93 %
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
5-speed automatic 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 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 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
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
