The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 20,100
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
FK..
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
