The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 18,400

€ 16,800

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.48 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 BMT
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 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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