The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 24,300
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
102.2
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.08 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
9C
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
100 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
