The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,900
€ 27,300
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.1 %
General
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
FC
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 Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
16.51 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
560 mi
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Sedan 1.5 Turbo
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
