The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (05 - 07)
€ 32,000

€ 22,000

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.5 in
100
168.7
103.1
167.1
168.7 in
Length
167.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.51 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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