Volkswagen Beetle vs Honda Civic
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$19,550 |
Listings153 | Listings860 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryThe tenth-generation Civic has been out since 2016, and for 2019, Honda makes only minor tweaks to this compact car's winning formula of style, value, and performance. Lots of cars are good these days, but the Civic has been consistently good for more than 45 years. This is a car that drives and feels like a more expensive car, and whether you choose a sedan, coupe, or hatchback among four engines and two transmissions—hooray for variety—the Civic rewards you. The 2019 model reminds us why. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2742 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height55.7 in |
Length168.8 in | Length182.3 in |
Width71.9 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $19,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | The tenth-generation Civic has been out since 2016, and for 2019, Honda makes only minor tweaks to this compact car's winning formula of style, value, and performance. Lots of cars are good these days, but the Civic has been consistently good for more than 45 years. This is a car that drives and feels like a more expensive car, and whether you choose a sedan, coupe, or hatchback among four engines and two transmissions—hooray for variety—the Civic rewards you. The 2019 model reminds us why. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2742 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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