The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 26,300
€ 22,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.1 in
Height
57.5 in
100
168.7
103.1
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.4 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 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
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
