The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 20,100
€ 27,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
106.2
177.9
168.4 in
Length
177.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
27 mpg
city
64 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
518 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
