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 15.3 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
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
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
64 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
