The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 17,500
€ 23,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 15.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
59
67.8
74.7
56.5
70.8
81.7
67.8 in
Width
70.8 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
59 in
Height
56.5 in
99
162.6
106.2
177.9
162.6 in
Length
177.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.42 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
9C
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
482 mi
Range
595 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
