The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 1.5 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
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 1.5 Turbo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.19 %
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft