The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,600
€ 22,300
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
70.3
81.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
103.1
168.1
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3049 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.59 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22.09 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
610 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
