The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 15.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.8 in
Width
67.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
106.2
177.9
99
162.6
177.9 in
Length
162.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.67 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
FC
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
