The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 19,500
€ 21,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.5 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
106 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
372 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
