The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 31,600

€ 27,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
71.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100
168.7
106.2
177.9
168.7 in
Length
177.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.92 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
42 mpg
city
64 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
712 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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