The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 22,000
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.1
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
