The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 20,300

€ 32,200

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 24 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1486
1808
2021
1434
1799
2076
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1486 mm
Height
1434 mm
2537
4278
2697
4518
4278 mm
Length
4518 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2697 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1342 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.15 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
180 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
180 bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
220 NM
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
670 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
448 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
420 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1187 L