The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 24,300
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.7
77.6
67.8 in
Width
69.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
102.2
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.81 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
9C
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
