The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,600

€ 31,600

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
69.5
77.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
103.1
167.5
100
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.46 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft