The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 23,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 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 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.67 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
759 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
