The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 21,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.4 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
9C
Generation
FK..
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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
536 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
