The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 24,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
99.4
168.8
102.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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