The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 21,900
€ 22,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
