The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 23,600
€ 24,100
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 15.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.21 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
384 mi
Range
608 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
89 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
