Honda Civic Hatchback vs Volkswagen Beetle Comparison

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Things we like	Engaging to drive Spacious, high-quality cabin Class-leading economy High safety standards on all trims Robust turbocharged engine Read More	Retro and attractive design Very smooth ride quality Classy-looking dashboard Read More
Things we don't like	Styling not to everyone's tastes Manual transmission not available on higher trims Touchscreen infotainment still not the greatest Forward collision warning is overly-sensitive Read More	Costlier than competitors Sub-par mileage Last production model Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Automatic

Performance

Engine Displacement	1496 cc	1998 cc
Power	174 hp	174 hp
Torque	220 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	728 L	201 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	--
Length	4519 mm	4277 mm
Width	1798 mm	1808 mm
Height	1435 mm	1473 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2540 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	--
Rear Tread	1562 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	2
Front Headroom	998 mm	--
Front Legroom	1074 mm	--
Rear Headroom	950 mm	--
Rear Legroom	914 mm	--
Ground Clearance	--	142 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R16	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	--
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.5L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine , Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine , Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	--
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	No
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	No	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	--
CD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	--
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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