The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 16,600
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
167.1
168.4 in
Length
167.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.95 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
