The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,600
€ 17,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.4 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
