The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 21,900
€ 24,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC is 0.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.7 in
Width
71.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
102.2
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.36 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
