The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI (05 - 09)
€ 23,800

€ 22,400

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.67 %

General
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
FD3
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
108 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
91 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
91 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 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
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 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).
107 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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