The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 21,700

€ 23,600

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
70.3
81.1
67.8 in
Width
70.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.03 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
9C
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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).
107 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft