The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 23,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.2 cm shorter, 5.5 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1488
1825
2021
1470
1770
1970
1825 mm
Width
1770 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1488 mm
Height
1470 mm
2524
4288
2595
4300
4288 mm
Length
4300 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1381 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.43 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1799 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
138 bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
174 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
174 NM
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.01 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
10.01 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
409 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
477 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L