The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 24,800
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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
3161 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.62 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CAV*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
177 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
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
20.01 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
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
