Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 1 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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