The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 23,600

€ 21,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22.09 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
833 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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