The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 18,700
€ 27,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 15.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.71 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
9C
Generation
FC
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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
111 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
23 mpg
city
64 mpg
40 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
455 mi
Range
816 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
