The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 32,200
€ 21,700
€ 32,200
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 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 2.0.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
372 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
