The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 32,200
€ 21,500
€ 32,200
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 significantly. The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 15.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
422 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
