The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 32,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.3 %
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
432 mi
Range
469 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
