The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 20,100
€ 20,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
70.3
78.1
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
99
162.6
103.1
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.31 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
471 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
