The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 22,300
€ 20,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.1 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
