The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,600
€ 21,900
€ 23,600
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 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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.91 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
