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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.2 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
102.2
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.36 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 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
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
