The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 17,600
€ 19,600
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.99 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
16
Generation
FK..
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
28.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
