The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 23,800

€ 26,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
79.1
58.3
70
79.5
68.9 in
Width
70 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
178.9
104.4
182.8
178.9 in
Length
182.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3113 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.12 %

General
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
FD3
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 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
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
29.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
727 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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