The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,100
€ 18,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.53 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
FC
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
127 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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22.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.29 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
455 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
89 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).
142.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
