The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 24,500
€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.9 TDI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
55.7
70.8
81.7
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.4 in
106.2
183
101.4
179.3
183 in
Length
179.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.45 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
FC
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
16.18 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
501 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.3 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
