Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio (2003 – 2005) vs Honda Civic 5 Doors (2003 – 2005): specs compared

The Honda Civic 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. The Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.3 s. The Honda Civic 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 202 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,095 kg against 1,238 kg. At 4,280 mm, the Honda Civic 5 Doors is 200 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio.

Specification Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio 2003 – 2005 Honda Civic 5 Doors Honda Civic 5 Doors 2003 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 2003 – 2005 2003 – 2005
Body style Convertible 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 8 4
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 75 – 150 hp 90 – 160 hp
Torque 126 – 240 Nm 130 – 220 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.3 – 15.6 s 10.3 – 11.9 s
Top speed 161 – 202 km/h 175 – 210 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.5 – 9.2 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,080 mm 4,280 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,500 mm 1,501 mm
Wheelbase 2,510 mm 2,680 mm
Curb weight 1,238 – 1,435 kg 1,095 – 1,259 kg

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