The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 20,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.14 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
