The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,600
€ 22,200
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 4.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.5
69.5
77.4
59
67.8
74.7
69.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
103.1
167.1
99
162.6
167.1 in
Length
162.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.29 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
106 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
380 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
170.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
