The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 21,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.74 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
