The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 30,100
€ 30,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.72 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
518 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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 TSI BMT
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
