The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 30,900

€ 20,100
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 1.9 TDI is 15.3 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.32 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
9C
Generation
FC
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 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
633 mi
Range
493 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 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