The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 24,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.68 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
610 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
