The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 23,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
