The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 21,700
€ 19,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
167.1
162.6 in
Length
167.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.5 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 2.0
174.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
