The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 21,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 9.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.9
69.7
77.6
59
67.8
74.7
69.7 in
Width
67.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
102.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.92 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
20.02 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
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
422 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
946 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
