The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 16,800
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.51 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
129 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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
