The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (07 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 21,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
56.3
68.9
79.1
57.4
70.1
78.9
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
178.9
101.4
179.3
178.9 in
Length
179.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
FD3
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
120 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
534 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
534 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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