The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 19,600

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.2 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
1488
1825
2021
1470
1770
1970
1825 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1488 mm
Height
1470 mm
2524
4288
2595
4300
4288 mm
Length
4300 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.62 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1339 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
99 bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
127 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
127 NM
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
380 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
477 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L