Honda Civic

VS

Volkswagen Beetle

Expert Reviews

Honda Civic

Parkers.co.uk
4.6
  • "Strong turbocharged engines"
  • "Excellent handling and ride"
  • "Spacious interior"
  • "Eye-catching appearance"
Carbuyer.co.uk
4.2
  • "Lots of standard safety equipment"
  • "1.0-litre petrol engine is a peach"
  • "Enjoyable to drive"

Volkswagen Beetle

Carbuyer.co.uk
3.3
  • "Quick-folding fabric roof"
  • "Head-turning looks"
  • "Economical engines"
Parkers.co.uk
3.5
  • "Retro appeal, comfortable interior, good performance, capable handling, strong reliability and build quality"

Summary

R 165 630
Avg. Price
R 152 370
Coupe
Body
Coupe
22
Seats
4
2
Doors
2

Dimensions

kg
Weight
1333 kg
mm
Length
4278 mm
1798 70.8 mm
Width
1808 mm
1394 54.9 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700 106.3 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
374
CC
2500
4
Cyl
5
straight
Type
inline
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
Valves per cyl
4
176 PS (174 bhp) (130 kW)at 6000 rpm ps
Power (ps)
170 ps
6500 rpm rpm
Power (rpm)
4250 rpm
240 nm
Torque (nm)
240 nm
220 Nm (162 ft·lb) (22.4 kgm)at 1700-5500 rpm rpm
Torque (rpm)
4250 rpm
73 × 89.4 mm 2.87 × 3.52 in mm
Bore
83 mm
73 × 89.4 mm 2.87 × 3.52 in mm
Stroke
92 mm
1 MHI TD03 turbocharger
Compression
9.5:1
petrol
Fuel
petrol
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Power
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