The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 21,900

€ 24,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 is 2.2 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1486
1808
2021
1470
1770
1970
1808 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2595
4300
4278 mm
Length
4300 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.34 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2199 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
551 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
477 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L