The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 23,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
102.2
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
26.91 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
43 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
36 mpg
city
59 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 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
915 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft