The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,300

€ 20,100

€ 24,300
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 2.2 i-DTEC is 17.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1470
1770
1970
1498
1721
1897
1770 mm
Width
1721 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2595
4300
2515
4129
4300 mm
Length
4129 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1498 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.81 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
FK..
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 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
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
350 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
10.12 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
633 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
412 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L