The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 26,600

€ 16,600

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
1486
1808
2021
1460
1765
1965
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1460 mm
2537
4278
2620
4245
4278 mm
Length
4245 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1240 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
14.19 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1339 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
82 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
82 bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
119 NM
at 2800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
119 NM
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
15.12 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L