The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 30,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.5 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
9C
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
412 mi
Range
493 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
