The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,900
€ 19,700
€ 23,900
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 9.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.58 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
FK..
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
60 mpg
city
20 mpg
69 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
412 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
