The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 21,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
