The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 25,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
103.1
167.5
99.4
168.8
167.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.83 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
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
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 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
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 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
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
