The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 20,100
€ 25,800
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 1.8 is 9.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
FK..
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 1.8
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
891 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
