The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 22,100
€ 22,000
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 2.2 i-CTDi is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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
167.1
99.9
168.4
167.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.27 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
43 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 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
