The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 19,700
€ 22,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.15 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
9C
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
478 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
