The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 30,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 24 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1486
1808
2021
1434
1799
2076
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1486 mm
Height
1434 mm
2537
4278
2697
4518
4278 mm
Length
4518 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2697 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1307 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.97 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
180 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
180 bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
7.26 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
759 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
453 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
420 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1187 L
