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 5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
69.5
77.4
67.8 in
Width
69.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
99
162.6
103.1
167.5
162.6 in
Length
167.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.97 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
