The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 19,700

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 17.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
1470
1770
1970
1498
1721
1897
1770 mm
Width
1721 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2595
4300
2515
4129
4300 mm
Length
4129 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.26 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
FK..
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
12.2 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
78 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
71 mpg
city
24 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
863 mi
Range
393 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
74 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).
164.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L