The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 25,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.0 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 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 1.0 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
727 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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).
89 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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