The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)

€ 23,800
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10) Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
€ 24,500
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10)
68.9
79.1
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10)
106.3
178.9
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
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
3217 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.25 %
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI

 REPLAY
27.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
27.93 lb/hp
30.93 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
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
675 mi
579 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.3 i-DSi i-VTEC IMA
87.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
1149 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data