The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 27,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
37 mpg
city
64 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
