The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 17,600
€ 23,000
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
106.2
177.9
168.4 in
Length
177.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
579 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
