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Honda Civic (2016) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Honda Civic and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2016 Honda Civic and 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2016 2018  
Model Honda Civic Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6500
138 lb-ft@4200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5000
184 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,540 mm 0 mm
Length 4,493 mm 4,277 mm 0 mm
Width 1,798 mm 1,808 mm 0 mm
Height 1,394 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,246 kg 1,366 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 47 L 55 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 970 mm 1,001 mm 969 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 879 mm 942 mm -63 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,245 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,222 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 912 mm 798 mm 114 mm
Total Legroom 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 343 L 436 L -93 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.1 847 L -834.9

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review
2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review
 

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