The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 21,100

€ 30,900

€ 21,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 9.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.29 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
833 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft