The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 32,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 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
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
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
99.9
168.4
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
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.41 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
551 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
