The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft