The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.73 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
