The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 27,100

€ 21,700

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.7 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
102.2
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.44 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
FK..
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 1.8
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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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