2019 Honda Civic vs 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

2019 Honda Civic

#8 in Compact Cars

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

#10 in Subcompact Cars

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EX-L Navi CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Civic Hatchback EX-L Navi CVT	31	40	$24,377	$26,250
Civic Hatchback Sport Touring CVT	30	36	$26,691	$28,750
Civic Sedan EX CVT	32	42	$21,738	$23,400
Civic Sedan EX-L CVT	32	42	$22,849	$24,600
Civic Sedan LX CVT	30	38	$18,822	$20,250
Civic Sedan Sport CVT	29	37	$20,396	$21,950
Civic Sedan Sport Manual	25	36	$19,655	$21,150
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	30	38	$25,349	$27,300
Civic Si Coupe Manual	28	38	$22,571	$24,300
Civic Type R Touring Manual	22	28	$33,126	$35,700

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Final Edition SE Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Beetle Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$22,124	$23,045
Beetle Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle SE Automatic	26	33	$23,419	$24,395
Beetle Convertible S Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,377

$22,124

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,250

$23,045

Monthly Payment Estimate

$438 / month

$384 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Safety upgrades this year make the 2019 Honda Civic as compelling as ever.

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers a surprising amount of value and a great warranty.

TCC Likes

Great value for the money
Terrific ride and handling
Thrilling turbo engines

Decent value
Excellent warranty
Rides well

TCC Dislikes

Styling an acquired taste on some models
Base engine just average
Civic Si could use more power

Downscale interior
Pared lineup
No active safety tech

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.8

85.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

31.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

177.9

168.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

58.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

100.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.8

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

25.7

15.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

46.2

29.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50HR17

P215/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2976

3045

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1700

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

174 @ 6000

174 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65 - 0.41

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

3.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.86

3.19

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Honda Civic Hatchback

Volkswagen Beetle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

6.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2019 Honda Civic

2020 Civic is in showrooms
Up to $750 off (2019)
Lease: From $189 for 36 mo. (2019)
Finance: From 1.9% APR (2019, select states)

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