The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 28,500

€ 22,100

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1486
1808
2021
1460
1765
1965
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1486 mm
Height
1460 mm
2537
4278
2620
4255
4278 mm
Length
4255 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1324 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.99 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
16
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1799 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
138 bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
174 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
174 NM
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
141 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L