The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 16,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 12.6 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
1498
1721
1897
1460
1765
1965
1721 mm
Width
1765 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1498 mm
Height
1460 mm
2515
4129
2620
4255
4129 mm
Length
4255 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.98 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
9C
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1339 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
99 bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
127 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
127 NM
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
456 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L
