2010 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Beetle | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |