The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 22,100
€ 20,800
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
