The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.87 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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