The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 27,900
€ 17,500
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC is 38.9 cm longer, 7.8 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
1434
1799
2076
1498
1721
1897
1799 mm
Width
1721 mm
2076 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1434 mm
Height
1498 mm
2697
4518
2515
4129
4518 mm
Length
4129 mm
2697 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
6.19 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
FC
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
125 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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11.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
11.36 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
81 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
76 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
46 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
816 mi
Range
482 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
93 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
478 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








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